Chapter VII

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

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

not being in a specified place

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

(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 Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

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

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

achieved or reached

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

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From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

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From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

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

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

terminate

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

without doubt or question

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

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From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

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

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

set up or found

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

act or move at high speed

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

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

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

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

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

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From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

go away from a place

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

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From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

subject to death

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

expressing sorrow

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

very recently

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

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

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

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From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

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From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

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From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

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From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

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From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

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

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

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

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

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

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

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

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

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

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

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

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

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

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

at the time that

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

which person or people

From this reading Scarce had the rays of golden Phoebus begun to break through the lowest line of our horizon, when the aged and venerable Telesio made the piteous sound of his horn come to the ears of all that were in the village--a signal which moved those who heard it to leave the repose of their pastoral couches, and hasten to do what Telesio bade.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Amongst them went the peerless Galatea, new miracle of beauty, and the lately-wed Silveria, who brought with her the fair and haughty Belisa, for whom the shepherd Marsilio suffered such loving and mortal pangs.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading All then came out together from the village, outside which they found Telesio, with many other shepherds accompanying him, all clad and adorned in such wise that they clearly showed that they had come together for a sad and mournful business.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the first who led the way in this were Elicio, Aurelio, Daranio, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses who were with them, the fair Nisida and Blanca, and the happy Timbrio and Silerio not being absent, with a number of other gallant shepherds and beauteous shepherdesses, who joined them, and might reach the number of thirty.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Belisa had come to visit Silveria, and to congratulate her on her newly attained estate, and she wished likewise to be present at obsequies so celebrated as she hoped those would be that shepherds so great and so famous were celebrating.