Chapter II

(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 He is the truest of all historians.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

plural of “anachronism” — something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

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

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

at an opportune time

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

uttered without voice

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

carefully weighed

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

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

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

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

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

one or the other of two

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

at any time

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

granted exemption

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

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

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

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

From this reading He is the truest of all historians.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

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

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading He is the truest of all historians.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

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

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

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

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

plural of “inaccuracy” — the quality of being inaccurate and having errors

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

signifying nothing

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

an occurrence of something

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

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

From this reading He is the truest of all historians.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

a reformed prostitute

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

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

From this reading MEDON.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

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

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

literature in metrical form

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

past form of “refute” — overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

Identical; not different.

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

express in words

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

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

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

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

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

past form of “tamper” — play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

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

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Some have ridiculed, some have excused this strange combination of inaccuracies but is it less one of the divinest pieces of sentiment and poetry that ever breathed and glowed from the canvas?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He is the truest of all historians.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading His anachronisms always remind me of those in the fine old Italian pictures; either they are insignificant, or, if properly considered, are really beauties; for instance, every one knows that Correggio's St. Jerome presenting his books to the Virgin, involves half-a-dozen anachronisms,--to say nothing of that heavenly figure of the Magdalen, in the same picture, kissing the feet of the infant Saviour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Apropos to the historical characters, I hope you have refuted that _insolent_ assumption, (shall I call it?) that Shakspeare tampered inexcusably with the truth of history.