Chapter VII

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

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

having companions or an escort

From this reading In these expeditions they were never accompanied by their _commandante_.

(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 As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

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

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

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

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

use to one's advantage

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

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

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In these expeditions they were never accompanied by their _commandante_.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

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From this reading In these expeditions they were never accompanied by their _commandante_.

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

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

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

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

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From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

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From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

not to your liking

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading In these expeditions they were never accompanied by their _commandante_.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

set up or found

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

usually; as a rule

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

in a willing manner

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

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

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

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

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

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

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

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

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

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

From this reading In these expeditions they were never accompanied by their _commandante_.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

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From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

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

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

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From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

not one, and not any

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

occurring from time to time

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

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From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

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

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In these expeditions they were never accompanied by their _commandante_.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

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

From this reading In these expeditions they were never accompanied by their _commandante_.

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

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

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

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

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From this reading He could not tear himself away from the side of Lucetta Torreani, and the field duty was left to his lieutenants.

in the direction of

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

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

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

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

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

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

From this reading As usual, the soldiers did but little service--none at all that was of any avail towards clearing the country of the bandits.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

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

From this reading In these expeditions they were never accompanied by their _commandante_.

in or at the place that

From this reading They made occasional excursions to the neighbouring valleys, where the outlaws had been heard of, but where they could never be found.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading By night the soldiers strayed about the town, got drunk in the liquor-shops, insulted the townsmen, took liberties with their women, and made themselves so generally disagreeable, that before a week had elapsed, the citizens of Val di Orno would have gladly exchanged their military guests for Corvino and his cut-throats.