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From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
1818
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From this reading 1818.
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From this reading "Venice, February 28.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
a state at a particular time
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
Conte
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From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
in or to another place
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
at any time
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
apart from; not including
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "Venice, February 28.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
start firing a weapon
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
gladiatorsnounUS /ˈɡlædieɪtərz/
plural of “gladiator” — (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
ilnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
ItaliansnounUS /ˌɪˈtæljənz/
plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
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 "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
immediately past
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
Manfred
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From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
not one, and not any
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
come into possession of
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
term of address for a man
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
carry out
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
a special situation
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
propel through the air
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading "Venice, February 28.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
in or at the place that
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
which person or people
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you have any means of communication with the man, would you permit me to convey to him the offer of any price he may obtain or think to obtain for his project, provided he will throw his translation into the fire[16], and promise not to undertake any other of that or any other of _my_ things: I will send his money immediately on this condition.
produce a literary work
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
but in spite of that
From this reading "As I did not write _to_ the Italians, nor _for_ the Italians, nor _of_ the Italians, (except in a poem not yet published, where I have said all the good I know or do not know of them, and none of the harm,) I confess I wish that they would let me alone, and not drag me into their arena as one of the gladiators, in a silly contest which I neither understand nor have ever interfered with, having kept clear of all their literary parties, both here and at Milan, and elsewhere.--I came into Italy to feel the climate and be quiet, if possible.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Sir, "Our friend, il Conte M., threw me into a cold sweat last night, by telling me of a menaced version of Manfred (in Venetian, I hope, to complete the thing) by some Italian, who had sent it to you for correction, which is the reason why I take the liberty of troubling you on the subject.
