17th
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From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
Barberini
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From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
Capuchins
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From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
chapels
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From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
being joined in close association
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
EDnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
divisible by two
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
Faunnoun
ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail; equivalent to Greek satyr
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
the act of departing
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
and nothing more
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
Monti
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From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
navenounUS /neɪv/
the central area of a church
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
not any; not one
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
PiazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
cut with a saw
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
sisterhoodnounUS /ˈsɪstərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
Spagna
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From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
Trinita
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From this reading We next went to the Trinita de' Monti, which stands at the head of the steps, leading, in several flights, from the Piazza de' Spagna.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading This, like that of the Capuchins', had a vaulted roof over the nave, and no side aisles, but rows of chapels instead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
at the time that
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ["The Marble Faun" takes up this description of the church and of the dead monk, which we really saw, just as recounted, even to the sudden stream of blood which flowed from the nostrils, as we looked at him.-- ED.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is now connected with a convent of French nuns, and when we rang at a side door, one of the sisterhood answered the summons, and admitted us into the church.
the day immediately before today
From this reading February 17th.--Yesterday morning was perfectly sunny, and we went out betimes to see churches; going first to the Capuchins', close by the Piazza Barberini.
