Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

highly skilled

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

a judgment of not guilty

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

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From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

arousing affect

From this reading Without affecting to detain, he therefore declined to assist in restoring him.

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From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

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

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

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

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Without affecting to detain, he therefore declined to assist in restoring him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

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

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

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 acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

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From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

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

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

(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 As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

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From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

have the idea for

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

deem to be

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

carefully weighed

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Without affecting to detain, he therefore declined to assist in restoring him.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Without affecting to detain, he therefore declined to assist in restoring him.

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From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

divisible by two

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

at any time

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

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

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

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

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

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

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

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

From this reading Without affecting to detain, he therefore declined to assist in restoring him.

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

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

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

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

the force of workers available

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

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

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

someone who tells a story

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

as might be expected

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

on one occasion

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

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

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

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From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

return to an original state

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Without affecting to detain, he therefore declined to assist in restoring him.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

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From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

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 acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

a member of a senate

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

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

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Without affecting to detain, he therefore declined to assist in restoring him.

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

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

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From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As the impression made by Nina upon the softer and better nature of Albornoz died away, he naturally began to consider his guest--as the profound politicians of that day ever considered men--a piece upon the great Chess-Board, to be moved, advanced, or sacrificed, as best suited the scheme in view.

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

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

at the time that

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Before the daring Roman, even his own great spirit quailed; and he was wholly unable to conceive or to calculate the policy that might be adopted by the new Senator, when once more Lord of Rome.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His purpose accomplished, in the recovery of the patrimonial territory, the submission of John di Vico, and the fall and death of the Demagogue Baroncelli, the Cardinal deemed it far from advisable to restore to Rome, and with so high a dignity, the able and ambitious Rienzi.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The acuter reader has already learned, without the absolute intervention of the author as narrator, the incidents occurring to Rienzi in the interval between his acquittal at Avignon and his return to Rome.