Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

later than; following

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

make certain of

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading That letter overcame M. de la Haye with joy, and I completed his happiness by telling him that nothing hindered me from going back to my native city.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As he was going with me to Venice, he flattered himself that he could easily feed the fire he had lighted.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the act of departing

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

in a devout and pious manner

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading As he was going with me to Venice, he flattered himself that he could easily feed the fire he had lighted.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

excessive intolerance of opposing views

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

provide as food

From this reading As he was going with me to Venice, he flattered himself that he could easily feed the fire he had lighted.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As he was going with me to Venice, he flattered himself that he could easily feed the fire he had lighted.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading As he was going with me to Venice, he flattered himself that he could easily feed the fire he had lighted.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

obtain

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a young female

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

the act of departing

From this reading That letter overcame M. de la Haye with joy, and I completed his happiness by telling him that nothing hindered me from going back to my native city.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading That letter overcame M. de la Haye with joy, and I completed his happiness by telling him that nothing hindered me from going back to my native city.

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

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

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From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading That letter overcame M. de la Haye with joy, and I completed his happiness by telling him that nothing hindered me from going back to my native city.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

with honor

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a message received and understood

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading That letter overcame M. de la Haye with joy, and I completed his happiness by telling him that nothing hindered me from going back to my native city.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

set afire or burning

From this reading As he was going with me to Venice, he flattered himself that he could easily feed the fire he had lighted.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

something that is regarded as a chance event

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

plural of “lure” — qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

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From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

come together

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

as follows

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading That letter overcame M. de la Haye with joy, and I completed his happiness by telling him that nothing hindered me from going back to my native city.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

information about recent and important events

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading That letter overcame M. de la Haye with joy, and I completed his happiness by telling him that nothing hindered me from going back to my native city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

above and across; more than

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading That letter overcame M. de la Haye with joy, and I completed his happiness by telling him that nothing hindered me from going back to my native city.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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 I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

cut with a saw

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading That letter overcame M. de la Haye with joy, and I completed his happiness by telling him that nothing hindered me from going back to my native city.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading He immediately made up his mind to go to Modena in order to explain to his pupil how he was to act in Venice to open for himself the way to a brilliant fortune.

a resident of Venice

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

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

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

impaired by diminution

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

accept gladly

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

(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 De la Haye depended on me in every way; he saw my fanaticism, and he was well aware that it is a disease which rages as long as the causes from which it has sprung are in existence.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I Receive Good News From Venice, to Which City I Return with De la Haye and Bavois--My Three Friends Give Me a Warm Welcome; Their Surprise at Finding Me a Model of Devotion--Bavois Lures Me Back to My Former Way of Living--De la Haye a Thorough Hypocrite--Adventure with the Girl Marchetti--I Win a Prize in the Lottery--I Meet Baletti--De la Haye Leaves M. de Bragadin's Palace--My Departure for Paris Whilst De la Haye was every day gaining greater influence over my weakened mind, whilst I was every day devoutly attending mass, sermons, and every office of the Church, I received from Venice a letter containing the pleasant information that my affair had followed its natural course, namely, that it was entirely forgotten; and in another letter M. de Bragadin informed me that the minister had written to the Venetian ambassador in Rome with instructions to assure the Holy Father that Baron Bavois would, immediately after his arrival in Venice, receive in the army of the Republic an appointment which would enable him to live honourably and to gain a high position by his talents.