Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

termination of pregnancy

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

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

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

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

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

very small

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

in or to another place

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

at any time

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

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

From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

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

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

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

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

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

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

the force of workers available

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

used to form the superlative

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

attach to a support

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

the central area of a church

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

impressive in appearance

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

on one occasion

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

by chance

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

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 A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

cut with a saw

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

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

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

free of encumbrance

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

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

From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

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

From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.

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

From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.