Chapter II · Attilio

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

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

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

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

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

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

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

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

on or to one side

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

achieved or reached

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

a small patch of facial hair just below the lower lip and above the chin

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

dearly loved

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

(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 Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

a widely known person

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

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

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

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

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

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From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

not accessible to view

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

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From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

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

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

to come or go into

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

the organ of sight

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

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

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

set up or found

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

usually; as a rule

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

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From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

depressingly dark

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

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

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

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

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

-ing form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

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

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

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

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

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

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

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

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

against your will

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

uncertain how to act or proceed

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

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

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

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From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

with fondness; with love

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

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From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

held or filled or in use

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

and nothing more

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

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From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

possessive form of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

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From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

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From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

resist doing something

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

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 Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

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From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

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

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

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

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

marked by care and effort

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

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

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

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

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

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

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until Gianni reached the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, where his employer lived, and had disappeared therein from sight, did Attilio turn aside.

the act of using

From this reading He clutched involuntarily, now and then, at the dagger carefully concealed in his breast, especially when he saw Gianni enter a house, and heard him bargain for the use of a room.

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From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

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

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

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

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

at the time that

From this reading When Gianni quitted Manlio's house, Attilio stole forth, following cautiously in his footsteps, but stopping now and then to elude observation by gazing at the curiosities in the shop-windows, or at the monuments which one encounters at every turn in the Eternal City.

in or at the place that

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

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

From this reading Now, Attilio had watched with a penetrating eye the manner in which the emissary of the Cardinal had come and gone.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading "Then it is Cardinal Procopio," muttered he to himself; "Procopio, the Pope's favorite--the vilest and most licentious of the evil band of Church Princes!"--and he continued his gloomy reflections without heeding whither his steps went.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without her knowledge--almost without his own--she had become for him the star of his sky, the loveliest among the beauties of Rome--his hope, his life, his all.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In it he worked the greater part of the day; but, studious as he was, he found himself unable to refrain from glancing lovingly, from time to time, at the window on the first floor, where Clelia was generally occupied with her needle, seated by her mother's side.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the same street, and opposite Manlio's house, was another studio, occupied by an artist, named Attilio, already of some celebrity, although he had only attained his twentieth year.