Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading WITH 8 ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARCUS STONE, R.A.

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

From this reading WITH 8 ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARCUS STONE, R.A.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

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

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plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

a town in southeastern France on the Rhone River; the seat of the papacy from 1309 to 1378 and the residence of antipopes during the Great Schism

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

(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

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the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines

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Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WITH 8 ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARCUS STONE, R.A.

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading LONDON CHAPMAN & HALL, LTD.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

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a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

past form of “entwine” — tie or link together

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

regard something as probable or likely

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something many people believe that is false

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a city in northern Italy

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

the act of departing

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading LONDON CHAPMAN & HALL, LTD.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

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the aggregate of past events

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

on condition that; in the event that

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plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading WITH 8 ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARCUS STONE, R.A.

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

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too numerous to be counted

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

moving to the inside of something

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a native or inhabitant of Italy

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a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONDON CHAPMAN & HALL, LTD.

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a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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 Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

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the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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

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a surrounding or nearby region

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

go across or through

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

by chance

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a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower

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plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

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done or occurring in a brief period of time

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possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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

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a major French river; flows into the Mediterranean near Marseilles

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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 The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading WITH 8 ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARCUS STONE, R.A.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

carry out

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

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

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

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

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

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

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

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.

a city in Veneto on the River Adige

From this reading The Reader’s Passport 215 Going through France 218 Lyons, the Rhone, and the Goblin of Avignon 225 Avignon to Genoa 233 Genoa and its Neighbourhood 238 To Parma, Modena, and Bologna 264 Through Bologna and Ferrara 272 An Italian Dream 277 By Verona, Mantua, and Milan, across the Pass of the Simplon 284 into Switzerland To Rome by Pisa and Siena 297 Rome 308 A Rapid Diorama 345

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading IF the readers of this volume will be so kind as to take their credentials for the different places which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences, from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a better understanding of what they are to expect.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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used to ask for information about something

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

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH 8 ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARCUS STONE, R.A.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Many books have been written upon Italy, affording many means of studying the history of that interesting country, and the innumerable associations entwined about it.