Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

past form of “acclaim” — praise vociferously

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

later than; following

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

a period of 100 years

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

coming down or downward

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading Two magnificent lines insured this second sonnet its proper place in public estimation.

divisible by two

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

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From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

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

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

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

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

covered by insurance

From this reading Two magnificent lines insured this second sonnet its proper place in public estimation.

abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Two magnificent lines insured this second sonnet its proper place in public estimation.

the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Two magnificent lines insured this second sonnet its proper place in public estimation.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

fully extended in width

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

a human being

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Two magnificent lines insured this second sonnet its proper place in public estimation.

possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Two magnificent lines insured this second sonnet its proper place in public estimation.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Two magnificent lines insured this second sonnet its proper place in public estimation.

past form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

repeat a passage from

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

a strong line

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Two magnificent lines insured this second sonnet its proper place in public estimation.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

speech you make to yourself

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

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

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

capable of being borne or endured

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

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

From this reading Two magnificent lines insured this second sonnet its proper place in public estimation.

free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading This purported to be Fabrizio’s soliloquy as he swung himself down the rope, and reviewed the various incidents of his life.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

literature in metrical form

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day, every tongue in Parma was repeating a really magnificent piece of verse.

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

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading On the very morning after Fabrizio’s escape, several persons received a tolerable sonnet, which acclaimed his flight as one of the finest actions of the century, and likened Fabrizio to an angel descending upon earth on outspread wings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Amidst the general storm of invective, Archbishop Landriani alone stood faithful to his young friend’s cause, and ventured, even at the princess’s court, to quote that maxim of jurisprudence, according to which the justification of an absent person must always be received with unprejudiced ears.