117,472
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From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
36,292
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From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
adunque
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
in addition
From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOÑA OLIVA'S PHILOSOPHY, AND VIEWS OF POLITICAL REFORMATION.
bastanza
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
CASTIGLIONE
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
che
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
computationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
computedverbUS /kəmˈpjuːtəd/
past form of “compute” — make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
d'intendere
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
desidero
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
di
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
DOÑA
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From this reading DOÑA OLIVA'S PHILOSOPHY, AND VIEWS OF POLITICAL REFORMATION.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
start firing a weapon
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
GasparnounUS /ˈɡæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
habbiamo
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
ilnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
InfernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
ionounUS /ˈaɪoʊ/
(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer
From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
NonadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOÑA OLIVA'S PHILOSOPHY, AND VIEWS OF POLITICAL REFORMATION.
OLIVA'S
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From this reading DOÑA OLIVA'S PHILOSOPHY, AND VIEWS OF POLITICAL REFORMATION.
out-measuring
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From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
parmi
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
particolarita
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading DOÑA OLIVA'S PHILOSOPHY, AND VIEWS OF POLITICAL REFORMATION.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading DOÑA OLIVA'S PHILOSOPHY, AND VIEWS OF POLITICAL REFORMATION.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
qualche
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
questo
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
ragionato
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
REFORMATIONnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading DOÑA OLIVA'S PHILOSOPHY, AND VIEWS OF POLITICAL REFORMATION.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
rispose
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From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
Identical; not different.
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading From the surface of the earth to its centre, that centre being also the central point of the Infernal regions, her computed distance is 117,472 leagues.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From the centre of the earth to the first heaven the distance by her computation is 36,292 leagues of three miles each and two thousand paces to the mile.
vinounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _Non vi par adunque che habbiamo ragionato a bastanza di questo?—A bastanza parmi, rispose il Signor Gaspar; par desidero io d'intendere qualche particolarita anchor._ CASTIGLIONE.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading DOÑA OLIVA'S PHILOSOPHY, AND VIEWS OF POLITICAL REFORMATION.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading According to Doña Oliva's philosophy, the quantity of water is ten times greater than that of earth, air in like manner exceeding water in a ten fold degree, and fire in the same proportion out-measuring air.
