used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
anew
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
how long something has existed
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
react verbally
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
ApplicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
chamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
Drawing-room
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From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
put on clothes
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
a social unit living together
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
approval to do something
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
Pitti
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From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
PrincessesnounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
ReflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
express the need or desire for
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
only a very short time before
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
a special situation
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
TransferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
TuscanynounUS /ˈtʌskəni/
a region in central Italy
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accordingly, the sword, and steel buttons, and lace were early provided; for I was given to understand that these were indispensable paraphernalia.
at the time that
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the resolution to be presented, was taken, a letter was addressed to the great chamberlain, with a request to have an audience of the grand duke, and of the princesses of the family, of whom there are three of an age to have establishments; and I received an answer that I should be presented on the occasion of a festival that was at hand, when there was to be a grand drawing-room.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Were the thing to be done over again, I should ask permission to appear in the full dress of my own country: for if a Turk can be received in this manner, why not an American?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Application for an audience at the Court of Tuscany.--A grand Drawing-room at the Pitti Palace.--Transfer of the sovereignty of Tuscany.--The author presented to the Grand Duke and to the Princesses.--His conversation with the Grand Duke.--Political Reflections.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading A little circumstance that is scarce worth mentioning has drawn me from my privacy, and induced me to appear at the court of Tuscany.
