Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

(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 These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The governor’s carriage stopped before reaching the drawbridge, to allow the _sediola_ to which Fabrizio was bound to pass across it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

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

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

confined by bonds

From this reading The governor’s carriage stopped before reaching the drawbridge, to allow the _sediola_ to which Fabrizio was bound to pass across it.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The governor’s carriage stopped before reaching the drawbridge, to allow the _sediola_ to which Fabrizio was bound to pass across it.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

get or gather together

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

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

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

a female human offspring

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it

From this reading The governor’s carriage stopped before reaching the drawbridge, to allow the _sediola_ to which Fabrizio was bound to pass across it.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

being one more than seven

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

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

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading The governor’s carriage stopped before reaching the drawbridge, to allow the _sediola_ to which Fabrizio was bound to pass across it.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

prudent

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

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

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

of great significance or value

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

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

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

and nothing more

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

engage in

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

the force of workers available

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

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

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

according to the clock

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

on one occasion

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

go across or through

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading The governor’s carriage stopped before reaching the drawbridge, to allow the _sediola_ to which Fabrizio was bound to pass across it.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading The general at once shouted orders to close the citadel gate, and hastened down to the doorkeeper’s office to make inquiries.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

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

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

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

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

push forcefully

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

in the direction of

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

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

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading These men had been ordered to collect all the gendarmes stationed in the villages through which the procession might pass as they went along, and the _podestà_ himself attended the important prisoner.

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

From this reading Toward seven o’clock in the evening the _sediola_, escorted by all the little boys in Parma, and guarded by thirty gendarmes, was driven across the beautiful promenade, past the little palace in which the Fausta had lived a few months previously, and stopped before the outer gate of the citadel just as General Fabio Conti and his daughter were about to issue from it.

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

From this reading Two hours later, poor unlucky Fabrizio, securely handcuffed, and fastened by a long chain to his own _sediola_, into which he had been thrust, started for the citadel at Parma, under the guard of eight gendarmes.