Chapter II

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

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

having companions or an escort

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

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

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

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

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

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

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

the specified day of the month

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

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From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

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

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

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

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

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

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

in an imperfect or faulty way

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

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

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

in like or similar manner

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

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

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

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

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

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

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

express in words

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

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

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

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

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

truth or reality

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

express in speech

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

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

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But Frenchmen, and Italians likewise, are famous for delivering themselves from such difficulties.

in or at that place or location

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

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

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

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

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

precisely as stated

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

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

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

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

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

during the time that

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

which person or people

From this reading General conversation between the two courts of France and Milan was somewhat difficult; for, to say sooth, there were many there who could not speak the language of their neighbours, or spoke it very imperfectly.

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

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They talk with a happy carelessness of whether they are understood or not, and eke out the defect of language with a sign or gesture.

but in spite of that

From this reading The young man was tall, well formed, and handsome; and he looked older than he really was, for he had not yet seen more than eighteen summers.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading But there were some, there present, to whom both tongues were familiar; and while the King of France sat beneath the trees with Lodovico Sforza and his lovely wife, one of the youths who had followed him might be seen at the other side of the little grove, stretched easily on the ground between two young girls who had accompanied the princess, and with one of whom, at least, his acquaintance seemed of early date.