Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

present in great quantity

From this reading The vineyards and olive-trees were abundant.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

a mountain range extending the length of the Italian peninsula

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

plural of “arcade” — a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

shining intensely

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the middle of September when I left that city for Venice, by way of Bologna.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

to or in any or all places

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

a city in northern Italy

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the middle of September when I left that city for Venice, by way of Bologna.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

having hills and crags

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

attractive and tempting

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

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

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the middle of September when I left that city for Venice, by way of Bologna.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was the middle of September when I left that city for Venice, by way of Bologna.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It was the middle of September when I left that city for Venice, by way of Bologna.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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From this reading The vineyards and olive-trees were abundant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

and nothing more

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It was the middle of September when I left that city for Venice, by way of Bologna.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

in the direction of

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

a region in central Italy

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

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From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading The vineyards and olive-trees were abundant.

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

From this reading It was the middle of September when I left that city for Venice, by way of Bologna.

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From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was the middle of September when I left that city for Venice, by way of Bologna.

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

From this reading The vineyards and olive-trees were abundant.

at the time that

From this reading It was the middle of September when I left that city for Venice, by way of Bologna.

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

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

plural of “whim” — a sudden desire

From this reading _Journey toward Venice.--Water-scenery.--The vettura.--Slow travelling.--Fig-trees.--Ascent of the Apennines.--Night on the mountains.--Blazing earth.--Farewell to Tuscany.--Bologna.-- Leaning towers.--Arcades.--Paintings.--Lack of education in the people.--Bologna sausages.--Ferrara.--A deserted city.-- Empty palaces.--Whims of travellers.--Cause of decay in these countries._ So agreeable did I find the residence at Florence, that my stay there, which I designed should be only a fortnight, became prolonged to four months.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The road crosses the Apennines, and is more or less hilly for the whole distance to the latter city.

but in spite of that

From this reading The heat of the summer had somewhat embrowned the landscape, yet the aspect of the country was everywhere inviting.