in addition
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
ascendsverbUS /əˈsendz/
third-person singular of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
see with attention
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Does not romance come originally from Roma,--as well as Romulus?
Cæsar
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From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does not romance come originally from Roma,--as well as Romulus?
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Does not romance come originally from Roma,--as well as Romulus?
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
HawthornenounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
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 ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
medical-musical
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From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
as might be expected
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Does not romance come originally from Roma,--as well as Romulus?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Does not romance come originally from Roma,--as well as Romulus?
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
by chance
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
RomanounUS /ˈroʊmɑː/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Does not romance come originally from Roma,--as well as Romulus?
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Does not romance come originally from Roma,--as well as Romulus?
RomulusnounUS /ˈrɑːmjələs/
(Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome
From this reading Does not romance come originally from Roma,--as well as Romulus?
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
Soracte
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From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
splendors
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From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
the season of growth
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading It is noticeable that he cared little or nothing for the splendors of Paris, the glittering peaks of Switzerland, medical-musical Vienna, or the grand scholarship and homely sweetness of old Germany.
Virgil's
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From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Does not romance come originally from Roma,--as well as Romulus?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ITALY Hawthorne went to Italy as naturally as the salmon ascends the rivers in spring.
in or at the place that
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His artistic instinct drew him thither as the original home of modern art and literature, and perhaps also his interest in the Latin language, the single study which he cared for in boyhood.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to stand where Cæsar stood, to behold the snowy Soracte of Horace, and to read Virgil’s description of an Italian night on Italian ground.
