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From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
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From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
anew
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
(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 The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
bayonetsnounUS /ˈbeɪənets/
plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
Cavour
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From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
culminatedverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪd/
past form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
d'état
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From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
set up or found
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Of politics, therefore, we hear little for the present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
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 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
and nothing more
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of politics, therefore, we hear little for the present.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
engage in
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
manoeuvres
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From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
PiedmontnounUS /ˈpiːdmɑːnt/
the plateau between the coastal plain and the Appalachian Mountains: parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina and Georgia and Alabama
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Of politics, therefore, we hear little for the present.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of politics, therefore, we hear little for the present.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
quitted
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From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The political movement there was dead; the Grand Duke, restored by Austrian bayonets, had abandoned all pretence at reform and constitutional progress.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Of politics, therefore, we hear little for the present.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
the act of using
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
precisely as stated
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of politics, therefore, we hear little for the present.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No doubt, after the excitement of the _coup d'état_ in Paris, and the subsequent manoeuvres of Louis Napoleon, which culminated in this very month in his exchanging the title of President for that of Emperor, Florence must have seemed very quiet, if not dull.
a late time of life
From this reading 1852-55 The middle of November found the travellers back again in Florence, and it was nearly three years before they again quitted Italy.
but in spite of that
From this reading In Piedmont, Cavour had just been summoned to the head of the administration, but there were no signs as yet of the use he was destined to make of his power.
