used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
AbominationsnounUS /əˌbɑːməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “abomination” — a person who is loathsome or disgusting
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
Alphonso
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From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
AmendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
AnatomicaladjectiveUS /ˌænəˈtɑːməkəl/
of or relating to the structure of the body
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
ApostrophenounUS /əˈpɑːstrəfiː/
address to an absent or imaginary person
From this reading Rome--Marriage of Lucretia--Gross Festivities--The Devil's Apostrophe thereon--Descent of the Pope into Hell, and Death of Caesar Borgia
Arragon
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From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
AtrociousadjectiveUS /əˈtroʊʃəs/
shockingly brutal or cruel
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
Auto-da-Fenoun
the burning to death of heretics (as during the Spanish Inquisition)
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
avariciousadjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
BorgianounUS /ˈbɔːrdʒə/
Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458)
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
Borgia's
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From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
BrazenadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪzən/
unrestrained by convention or propriety
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
CagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
CalabrianounUS /kəˈlæbriə/
a region of southern Italy (forming the toe of the Italian “boot”)
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
CatalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
CombatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
CrueltiesnounUS /ˈkruːltiz/
plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
a female human offspring
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
deposeverbUS /dɪˈpoʊz/
force to leave (an office)
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
DescentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Rome--Marriage of Lucretia--Gross Festivities--The Devil's Apostrophe thereon--Descent of the Pope into Hell, and Death of Caesar Borgia
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
EntertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
EntrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
ExcessesnounUS /ˌekˈsesɪz/
plural of “excess” — a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
ExecutionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
FataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
FaustusnounUS /ˈfɔːstəs/
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
FestivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Rome--Marriage of Lucretia--Gross Festivities--The Devil's Apostrophe thereon--Descent of the Pope into Hell, and Death of Caesar Borgia
FiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
Francisco
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From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
Galeas
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From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
GrossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading Rome--Marriage of Lucretia--Gross Festivities--The Devil's Apostrophe thereon--Descent of the Pope into Hell, and Death of Caesar Borgia
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Rome--Marriage of Lucretia--Gross Festivities--The Devil's Apostrophe thereon--Descent of the Pope into Hell, and Death of Caesar Borgia
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
HermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
provoking horror
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
Illegitimates
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From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
IndulgencesnounUS /ɪnˈdʌldʒənsəz/
plural of “indulgence” — an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
InfanticidenounUS /ˌɪnˈfæntəsaɪd/
a person who murders an infant
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
LicentiousadjectiveUS /laɪˈsentʃəs/
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
Lucretia
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From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
MachinationsnounUS /ˌmækəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Rome--Marriage of Lucretia--Gross Festivities--The Devil's Apostrophe thereon--Descent of the Pope into Hell, and Death of Caesar Borgia
Michelotto
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From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
MisernounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
Monserau
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From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
MurderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
Nemours
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From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
Orsini
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From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
PapaladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪpəl/
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
Perillus
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From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
Phalarisnoun
a genus of grasses with broad leaves and a dense spike of flowers
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
PlotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
Portraiturenoun
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
PricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
PrisonsnounUS /ˈprɪzənz/
plural of “prison” — a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
ProfessorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
ReignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
Richard
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From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
SalenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
Sforza
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From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
SophistrynounUS /ˈsɔːfɪstriː/
a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
StratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
SurgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading Rome--Marriage of Lucretia--Gross Festivities--The Devil's Apostrophe thereon--Descent of the Pope into Hell, and Death of Caesar Borgia
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
the act of testing something
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
TriumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
TyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading and the lovely Lucretia--Vanity of Human Philosophy, and Sophistry of its Professors--Atrocious Plots and Excesses of Pope Alexander--His Sale of Indulgences--Amended Catalogue, with increased Prices--Murder of Alphonso of Arragon--Caesar Borgia's Letter to the Pope--Cardinal Orsini--Borgia's Triumphal Entry into
VaticannounUS /ˈvætɪkən/
the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
Verdun's
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From this reading the avaricious Father--Infanticide recommended--Horrible Death of the Miser, and Ruin of his Daughter--Trial of a humane Surgeon, and ungrateful Murderer--Anatomical Cruelties--Prisons of Paris--Bishop of Verdun's Cages--Perillus, the Tyrant Phalaris, and the Brazen Bull--Atrocious Character of Louis XI.--The Hermit
Vesois
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From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading of Calabria--Faustus and the Devil visit England--Cruelties of Richard, Duke of Gloucester--The Devil's Portraiture of the English Character--Arrival of Faustus and the Fiend at Milan--Murder of the Duke Galeas Sforza--Florence--Spanish Auto-da-Fe--Pope Alexander VI.--Combat of a Papal General with
a Caucasian
From this reading one of his Officers for a White Goat--Machinations of the Pope--Ancient and Modern Rome, and her Abominations--Cardinal Caesar Borgia--Licentious Entertainments at the Vatican--The Pope and his Illegitimates--Caesar Borgia and Michelotto--Stratagem to depose his Brother Francisco--Murder of the latter--Faustus
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
in the company of; together with
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading France in the Reign of Louis XI.--Interview of the Devil and Faustus with Father Vesois--Loves of Madame de Monserau--Faustus and the French Widow--The Fatal Supper--Arrival of Faustus and the Devil at Paris--Execution of the Duke of Nemours--Faustus and