Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading 1820-1821.

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From this reading 1820-1821.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

third-person singular of “bank” — tip laterally

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

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From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God

From this reading RAVENNA--DRAMAS--CAIN--VISION OF JUDGMENT.

make calm or still

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading RAVENNA--DRAMAS--CAIN--VISION OF JUDGMENT.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

put to death as punishment

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

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From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

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From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

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From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading RAVENNA--DRAMAS--CAIN--VISION OF JUDGMENT.

a member of a legation

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

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From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

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From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RAVENNA--DRAMAS--CAIN--VISION OF JUDGMENT.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

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From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512

From this reading RAVENNA--DRAMAS--CAIN--VISION OF JUDGMENT.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

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From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

term of address for a man

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

a vivid mental image

From this reading RAVENNA--DRAMAS--CAIN--VISION OF JUDGMENT.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Byrons's life at Ravenna was during the first months comparatively calm; nevertheless, he mingled in society, took part in the Carnival, and was received at the parties of the Legate.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Meanwhile, he imported his movables from Venice, hired a suite of rooms in the Guiccioli palace, executed his marvellously close translation of Pulci's _Morgante Maggiore_, wrote his version of the story of _Francesca of Rimini_, and received visits from his old friend Bankes and from Sir Humphrey Davy.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "I may stay," he writes in January, 1820, "a day--a week--a year--all my life."