Chapter I

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

From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY MAJ.-GEN.

highly skilled

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

(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 EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

in addition

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

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

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

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

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

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

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY MAJ.-GEN.

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

greatly desired

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

something used to beautify

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

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

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

informal term for information

From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY MAJ.-GEN.

coins made of gold

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a royal German family that provided rulers for several European states and wore the crown of the Holy Roman Empire from 1440 to 1806

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

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

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

immediately past

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

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

From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY MAJ.-GEN.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

not any; not one

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

and nothing more

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

not taken into account

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

plural of “population” — the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY MAJ.-GEN.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

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

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

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

From this reading For these reasons this book is not only an interesting historical document, but also, and especially, a good and patriotic performance.

a special situation

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

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

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

not likely to be rewarded

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.

not known

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

which person or people

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY MAJ.-GEN.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The account of a most extraordinary war adventure condensed in a few pages, the fact that the exceptional will, determination and nerve of the man who accomplished it have been rewarded by the most coveted Italian military decoration, the rarest among all the military decorations in the world, the gold medal for bravery, are good reasons for raising the interest of the reader.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading But the author adds a new flavor to the thing, seizing often the opportunity to show the ferocity of soldiers who have been to the last the faithful and worthy servants of the House of the Hapsburg; the sufferings of the Italian populations temporarily under the hated Austrian oppression; the passionate love and devotion of those populations to their great mother country, Italy, arguments too often unknown, overlooked and unappreciated.

produce a literary work

From this reading EMILIO GUGLIELMOTTI _Hon. Aide-de-Camp to H. M. the King of Italy Military Attaché, Royal Italian Embassy, U.S.A._ Translated from the Italian by MARIA SERMOLINO _Printed in the United States of America_ I am asked to write a preface for this little book, but I think that it needs no preface at all.