Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

anew

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

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

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

reserved in advance

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

a widely known person

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

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

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

a city in northern Italy

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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 Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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 Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

a man of refinement

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

a person of German nationality

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

plural of “gondola” — a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

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

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

serving to open or begin

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

-ing form of “loiter” — be about

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

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

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

in a northern direction

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

and nothing more

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

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

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

a city in Veneto

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

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From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

living in a particular place

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

propose a toast to

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

carry out

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

old master of the Venetian school (1490-1576)

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

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

From this reading THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

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

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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 THE “PORTA ROSSA”--JOURNEY TO BOLOGNA--THE BELLI ARTI--ARCADES--CERTOSA--OUR FELLOW-TRAVELLERS--THE PARROT--AUSTRIAN DOUANE--FERRARA--PADUA--CAFFE PEDROCCHI--VENICE--THE CASA RAFFAELLI--GONDOLAS--LUISH’S PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS--MY FRIEND D. AGAIN--TITIAN--MILITARY SALUTE--THE PASSEGGIATA.

any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia having pinnately compound leaves that terminate in tendrils and small variously colored flowers; includes valuable forage and soil-building plants

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

water-soluble pigment

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

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

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

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

From this reading Arrived at “Firenze la bella,” we drove to an inn called _La Porta Rossa_, which had been recommended to us by a Roman acquaintance.

which person or people

From this reading Here I met my friends Bellamy and Dickson, who were on their way northward, and in an adjoining house, I discovered Vetch, of water-colour celebrity, who kindly undertook to introduce me to Dr. P----, an English physician, resident in Florence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This gentleman advised my proceeding without delay to Venice, to take mud-baths, and gave me an introductory letter to the Herr T----g, a German doctor of extensive practice.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Luish, although loth to quit Florence with only a single day’s loitering in its wonderful galleries, was too kind to let me start off alone, and we accordingly booked two places in the Orchesi diligence to Bologna.