Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

push for something

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

later than; following

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

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

From this reading THE CHURCH AND THE LAW.

react verbally

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He at once left for Rome.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE CHURCH AND THE LAW.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

the act of departing

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

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From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

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

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He at once left for Rome.

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From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

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

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

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From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

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

From this reading He at once left for Rome.

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

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

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

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

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

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE CHURCH AND THE LAW.

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 at once left for Rome.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

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

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

engage in

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

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

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

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

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

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

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

on one occasion

From this reading He at once left for Rome.

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

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

a human being

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading He at once left for Rome.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

a request to be present

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten days after the departure of the marchesa, Fra Pacifico received the following letter:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH AND THE LAW.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

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

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

except if; if not

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.

widely or fully known

From this reading REVEREND AND ESTEEMED FATHER: I have put the matter of Enrica's marriage into the hands of the well-known advocate, Maestro Guglielmi, of Lucca.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading By extraordinary diligence he procured a summons for Count Nobili to appear within fifteen days before the tribunal, to answer in person for his breach of marriage-contract--unless, before the expiration of that time, he should make the contract good by marriage.