Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

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

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

a river in central Italy rising in the Apennines and flowing through Florence and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

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

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

cause to be bored

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

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 Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

provided with a frame

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

past form of “fresco” — paint onto wet plaster on a wall

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

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

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

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

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

the state of being honored

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

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From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

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

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

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

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

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

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

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

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

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From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

the force of workers available

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

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From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

above and across; more than

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

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

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

get by special effort

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

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

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

not in physical motion

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

regulating or controlling expenditure or personal behavior

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

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

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

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From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

coming next after the twenty-seventh in position

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

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From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

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

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

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

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

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

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Mamie, greatly daring, proclaimed her intention of wearing the "_umile ed onesto sanguigno_" of Beatrice.

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

From this reading There were to be fireworks and illuminations of the streets for the people, and a _Trecento_ costume ball at the Palazzo Vecchio for those who had influence to procure tickets and money to pay for them.

which person or people

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.

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

From this reading Florence, in the great days of the Renaissance, bore many men whom now she delights to honour, and Ugo Manelli was one of these.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fifth centenary of his birthday, on the twenty-eighth of November, was to be kept with great rejoicings therefore.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He helped to build a bridge over the Arno, he had his palace in the Corso frescoed by Masaccio, he framed sumptuary laws, and he wrote sonnets, charming sonnets that are still read by the people who care for such things.