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Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume II
Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume II

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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"During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.
He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.
After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.
Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.
Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.
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Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume II

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume II is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.
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He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.
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After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.
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Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.
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Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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aided adjective US /ˈeɪdəd/

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading “Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.”

hopeful adjective US /ˈhoʊpfəl/

having or manifesting hope

From this reading “After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.”

hospitals noun US /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/

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

From this reading “Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.”

Provisional adjective US /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading “After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.”

Romans noun US /ˈroʊmənz/

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading “Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.”

seventy adjective US /ˈsevənti/

being ten more than sixty

From this reading “Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.”

Vatican noun US /ˈvætɪkən/

the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City

From this reading “Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.”

zealously adverb US /ˈziːləsli/

in a zealous manner

From this reading “Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.”

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1849

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From this reading "During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

attacknounUS /əˈtæk/

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

Belgioioso

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From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/

the state of being certain

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

Civita

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From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

dei

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From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

faithnounUS /feɪθ/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/

in a faithful manner

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

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

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/

having or manifesting hope

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/

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

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

Margaret

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From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

Mazzininoun

Italian nationalist whose writings spurred the movement for a unified and independent Italy (1805-1872)

From this reading "During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

Ossoli

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

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

Pellegrini

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

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/

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

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

ProvisionaladjectiveUS /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

RomenounUS /roʊm/

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 "During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.

roomsnounUS /ruːmz/

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/

being ten more than sixty

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

singlenessnoun

without hypocrisy

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

springnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading "During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.

stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "During the spring of 1849, Mazzini came to Rome.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

VaticannounUS /ˈvætɪkən/

the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

Vecchia

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From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

wentverbUS /went/

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

From this reading He went at once to see Margaret, and at her rooms met Ossoli.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading After this interview with Mazzini, it was quite evident that they had lost something of the faith and hopeful certainty with which they had regarded the issue, for Mazzini had discovered the want of singleness of purpose in the leaders of the Provisional Government.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/

people who are wounded

From this reading Margaret had, at the same time, the entire charge of one of the hospitals, and was the assistant of the Princess Belgioioso, in charge of '_dei Pellegrini_,' where, during the first day, they received seventy wounded men, French and Romans.

zealouslyadverbUS /ˈziːləsli/

in a zealous manner

From this reading Still zealously Margaret and Ossoli aided in everything the progress of events; and when it was certain that the French had landed forces at Civita Vecchia, and would attack Rome, Ossoli took station with his men on the walls of the Vatican gardens, where he remained faithfully to the end of the attack.

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