Chapter V

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

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

give advice to

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

(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 _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

make certain of

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading And when wee have it, who can hinder us from bearing it about us.

for the reason that

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading And when wee have it, who can hinder us from bearing it about us.

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From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

well in the past; former

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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 Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

set up or found

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

a man of refinement

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

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From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And when wee have it, who can hinder us from bearing it about us.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading And when wee have it, who can hinder us from bearing it about us.

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

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

a message received and understood

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

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

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

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From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

for more time

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

held dear

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

the force of workers available

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

by chance

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

considered individually

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

from that place or that time

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

with that or this or it

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

precisely as stated

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Let us three be the first men to goe and finde it, before any other heare thereof, and goe about it, and assure our selves that we shall finde it, for I know it (by discription) so soone as I see it.

(used informally) very small

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

at the time that

From this reading And when wee have it, who can hinder us from bearing it about us.

in or at the place that

From this reading For they were painting at the Monastery of the Sisters of _Faenza_, where they had very serious imployment, and followed their businesse diligently: where having found them, and saluting them in such kinde manner, as continually he used to doe, thus he began.

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

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

which person or people

From this reading And when wee have it, who can hinder us from bearing it about us.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

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From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

but in spite of that

From this reading _Calandrino_ committing all these things to respective memory, and pretending to be called thence by some other especiall affaires; departed from _Maso_, concluding resolvedly with himselfe, to finde this precious stone, if possibly hee could: yet intending to doe nothing, untill hee had acquainted _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_ therewith, whom he loved dearly: he went in all hast to seeke them; because, (without any longer trifling the time) they three might bee the first men, that should find out this precious stone, spending almost the whole morning, before they were all three met together.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Loving friends, if you were pleased to follow mine advise, wee three will quickely be the richest men in _Florence_; because, by information from a Gentleman (well deserving to be credited) on the Plaine of _Mugnone_: there is a precious stone to be found, which whosoever carrieth it about him, walketh invisible, and is not to be seene by any one.