Chapter VIII · The Petition

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

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

later than; following

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

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

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

take into custody

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

use to one's advantage

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

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

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

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From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

not accessible to view

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

a female human offspring

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

a social unit living together

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

destroyed or killed

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

highest in quality

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

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

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

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

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

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

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

immediately past

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

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From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

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From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

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

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

not any; not one

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

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From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

get by special effort

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

recurring again and again

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

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From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

get rid of

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

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

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

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

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading He hates the priests, I know, and they deserve to be hated for their vices, but he has never talked about it to any one but me."

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Clelia shed no tears, but her grief at her father's detention was almost deeper than that of her mother, and at last, saddened by these plaints, she said, with energy, "Weep no more, mother, tears are of no avail; we must act We must discover where my father is concealed, and, as Monna Aurelia has advised, we must endeavor to procure his release.

showing sorrow

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

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

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

in or at the place that

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

which person or people

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

belonging to which person

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "He has never mixed with any one whose principles would compromise him, although a Liberal.

but in spite of that

From this reading We must return to the sculptor's domicile, where two days had elapsed after the arrest of Manlio, nor had Attilio who was gone in search of him, as yet appeared, so that the family were reduced to the greatest anxiety.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What can they be doing with your good father?" repeated constantly the weeping mother to her daughter.