Chapter IV

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

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

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

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

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

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

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

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

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From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

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From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

having lost your job

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

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From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

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From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

the concentration of attention or energy on something

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

at a previous time

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

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

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

come to pass

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

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

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

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

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

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

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

preside over

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

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

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

keep busy with

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

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

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

go across or through

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

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

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

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

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

not in physical motion

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

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

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

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From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

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

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

exact a tithe from

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

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

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

in the direction of

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Hunting for lodgings gives one a good idea of the domestic economy of a place, for we entered some twenty or thirty of these palaces with this object.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

-ing form of “waltz” — dance a waltz

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

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

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

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

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

which person or people

From this reading Rooms are unusually cheap, notwithstanding the number of strangers who resort to the place, for the town has shrunk to less than half its ancient population, and probably to a tithe of its ancient magnificence.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Florence is full of noble hotels, which are termed palaces in the language of the country, and, few families still retaining a sufficient portion of the ancient wealth to occupy the whole of such huge edifices, apartments are let in them, furnished, or not, as it may happen, on the French plan.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading As it was our intention to pass the winter here, old Caspar was discharged, and we took lodgings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Florence.--Formerly the focus of Trade.--Palaces constructed like Fortresses.--Moderate price for Lodgings.--Wine sold by great Families.--Character of the Florentines.--Feelings on visiting the Antique Statues.--A favourite residence with Foreigners.--Rage for travelling.--The Count di V----.--English Amateur Theatricals.--English feeling towards America.--Receptions of the Prince Borghese.--Waltzing.--Notable persons observed at the Pergola.