Chapter XVI

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From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

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

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the two together, not just one

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

a young person of either sex

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

past form of “cite” — make reference to

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the act of departing

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

having made preparations

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

yet to be or coming

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

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

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

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From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

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

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

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From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

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From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

immediately past

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the literary culture

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

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From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the force of workers available

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

not any; not one

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

impressive in appearance

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

held or filled or in use

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

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From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

only a very short time before

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

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From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

acceptance of despair

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

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

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

soldiers collectively

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

precisely as stated

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

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

From this reading "Night and day," writes the friend cited above,[F] "Margaret was occupied, and, with the Princess, so ordered and disposed the hospitals that their conduct was admirable.

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

From this reading Of money they had very little, and they were obliged to give their time and thoughts in its place.

which person or people

From this reading There is scarcely one who is not moved by a noble spirit."

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From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

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From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

people who are wounded

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--MARGARET'S CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.--ANXIETY ABOUT HER HUSBAND AND CHILD.--BATTLE BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN TROOPS.--THE SURRENDER.--GARIBALDI'S DEPARTURE.--MARGARET JOINS HER HUSBAND AT HIS POST.--ANGELO'S ILLNESS.--LETTERS FROM FRIENDS IN AMERICA.--PERUGIA.--WINTER IN FLORENCE.--MARGARET'S DOMESTIC LIFE.--ASPECT OF HER FUTURE.--HER COURAGE AND INDUSTRY.--OSSOLI'S AFFECTION FOR HER.--WILLIAM HENRY HURLBUT'S REMINISCENCES OF THEM BOTH.--LAST DAYS IN FLORENCE.--FAREWELL VISIT TO THE DUOMO.--MARGARET'S EVENINGS AT HOME.--HORACE SUMNER.--MARGARET AS A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.

but in spite of that

From this reading Margaret writes to Mr. Emerson in June: "Since the 30th of April I go almost daily to the hospitals, and, though I have suffered, for I had no idea before how terrible gun-shot wounds and wound-fever are, yet I have taken great pleasure in being with the men.