Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading Ludovic boggled horribly at this; but they accorded at last.

later than; following

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

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

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

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

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

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

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

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

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

past form of “boggle” — startle with amazement or fear

From this reading Ludovic boggled horribly at this; but they accorded at last.

Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458)

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ludovic boggled horribly at this; but they accorded at last.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

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

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

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

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

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

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

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

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

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

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

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

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

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

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading Ludovic boggled horribly at this; but they accorded at last.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

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

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

immediately past

From this reading Ludovic boggled horribly at this; but they accorded at last.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

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

From this reading Ludovic boggled horribly at this; but they accorded at last.

possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

as might be expected

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

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

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Amilcare did not believe him, naturally, nor did he greatly care for moral forces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

on one occasion

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

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

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

coins collectively

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

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

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

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

From this reading Ludovic boggled horribly at this; but they accorded at last.

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

From this reading Ludovic boggled horribly at this; but they accorded at last.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

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

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

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

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Reduced to cipher-writing, this treaty was placed below the visible Host on the high altar of Sant' Eustorgio; the allies received the Communion, and after another week's festivities the Duke and Duchess of Nona went home.

at the time that

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He stipulated for an envoy at once, an invitation for himself and his wife to Bianca Maria's wedding, and for a loan of twenty thousand ducats in specie.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The envoy was to go then and there, the invitation should be sent when the Borgia had agreed to visit Nona, and the money when he was within a day's ride of that city.