used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As yet we had only seen Cis-Alpine Gaul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
BolognanounUS /bəˈloʊni/
the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
uttered without voice
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
CasparnounUS /ˈkæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
ChargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
Cis-Alpine
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From this reading As yet we had only seen Cis-Alpine Gaul.
CompositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
the act of departing
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
Doveria
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From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
DuchynounUS /ˈdʌtʃi/
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
to come or go into
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
FloorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
Frog-eating
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From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
GaulnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading As yet we had only seen Cis-Alpine Gaul.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
Guelfo
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From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
InnsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
Lodi
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From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
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 Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
Modena
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From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
a particular point in time
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
and nothing more
From this reading As yet we had only seen Cis-Alpine Gaul.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
Parma
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From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
Piacenza
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From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
QuacknounUS /kwæk/
an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
only a very short time before
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As yet we had only seen Cis-Alpine Gaul.
separatesnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
in the direction of
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Departure from Milan.--Lodi.--A Quack.--Frog-eating.--Battle at the Bridge of Lodi.--Piacenza.--The Duchy of Parma.--Charges at Inns.--Castle Guelfo.--Parma.--Modena.--Composition Floors.--Bologna.--Its Towers.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
at the time that
From this reading Although we had breathed an atmosphere of delight from the moment the carriage turned out of the glen of the Doveria to enter the first really Italian valley, the ardour of expectation and enjoyment was scarcely diminished when we entered the carriage to quit Milan, on our way towards the barrier of mountains that separates the Upper from the Lower, the false from the true Italy.
in or at the place that
From this reading We had certainly some of the architecture, glimpses of the nature, and a multitude of the recollections of the latter, where we then were; but we well knew that there was more beyond, and we were glad to hurry towards it after the two or three days of repose that we had now taken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old Caspar mounted his horse with renewed vigour, and he trotted through the southern gate with us, some time before the sun had risen.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet we had only seen Cis-Alpine Gaul.
