Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

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From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

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From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

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

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

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From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

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

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

an uproarious party

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

plural of “bully” — a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

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From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

plural of “cock” — obscene terms for penis

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

approval

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

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From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

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

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

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

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.)

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

possessive form of “harm” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

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

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

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

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

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From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

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

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

not any; not one

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

a city in Veneto

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

a full supply

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

make short successive sounds

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

plural of “rip” — a dissolute man in fashionable society

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

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

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

someone who spends money prodigally

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

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

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

in or at that place or location

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

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

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

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

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

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

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

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

From this reading I was too snug in the Casa Lanfranchi to be tempted astray, and any truantry of mine from the round of my tasks led me back to Aurelia and love.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

morally reprehensible

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

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

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From the first she had taken her duties to heart, to mother me, to keep me out of harm's way, to maintain her husband's credit by making sure of mine.

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

From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

which person or people

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

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From this reading I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To beat up the low quarters of the town, to ruffle in the taverns and chocolate houses with sham gentlemen, half frocked abbes and rips; to brawl and haggle with vile persons and their bullies, set cocks a-fighting or rattle the dice- box in the small hours--what were these pleasures to me, who had Aurelia to be with?

the act of creating written works

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading MY DANGEROUS PROGRESS I was fairly diligent during my year of study at Padua, fairly punctual in attendance at my classes and lectures, fairly regular in my letter- writing home.