used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
AdvancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
blendingnounUS /ˈblendɪŋ/
the act of blending components together thoroughly
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
CarnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
give a description of
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
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 The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
gaieties
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From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in 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 I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
legations
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From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
LeunounUS /luː/
the basic unit of money in Moldova
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
MaskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
a male human offspring
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Our little capital has shone forth in new colours, and a round of masked balls, at the different legations, has been one of the principal sources of amusement.
St
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From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
Vitrolles
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From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
be dressed in
From this reading Although a mask is not indispensable, one is expected to wear some symbol of the folly of the hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Florence.--The Carnival.--A Masked Ball at the Hotel de France.--Group of Englishmen.--A Polish Dance.--The blending of Nations productive of the Advancement of Intelligence.--Public Opinion.--A Yankee mystified.--Prince Napoleon, son of the Count St. Leu.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The carnival commenced early this year, and we have now been a month occupied with its harmless follies and gaieties.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was present at the one given by M. de Vitrolles, the minister of France, and shall describe it, in a few words, that you may form some idea of the manner in which these things are managed in Italy.
