used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
Barbagallo
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From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
cannot
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From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
CORTAZZO
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From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
emboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
divisible by two
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
apart from; not including
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
a social unit living together
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
genealogicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːniɑːˈlɔːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to genealogy
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
heraldicadjectiveUS /heˈrældɪk/
indicative of or announcing something to come
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
and nothing more
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
the force of workers available
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
Michel
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From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
narrow-mindedadjective
capable of being shocked
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
narrownessnounUS /ˈneroʊnəs/
the property of being narrow; having little width
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
not any; not one
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
nurslingnoun
an infant considered in relation to its nurse
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
ORESTE
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From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
PAINTINGSnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
PHOTOGRAVURES
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From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
PORTRAITSnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
any competition
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
express in words
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
express in speech
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
express in words
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
being of use or service
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
precisely as stated
From this reading He would appreciate fully the vanity of titles and the very doubtful value of genealogical trees.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
(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 _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whereas, if I am not mistaken, he views it with a certain narrowness of vision which I cannot accept.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He would have broader views concerning the history of the human race, as we were saying just now; and he would view that wonderful history with a glance no less firm than impartial.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the study of heraldic science were a useful and moral study, Master Barbagallo, the favored nursling of that science, would regard all men as equal before God, and would recognize no distinction except between narrow-minded or wicked and intelligent or virtuous men.
XXXVIadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _WITH TWELVE PHOTOGRAVURES AFTER PAINTINGS BY ORESTE CORTAZZO._ (_Continued_) XXXVI THE FAMILY PORTRAITS "Well," replied Michel, emboldened by his host's dignified arguments and sincere kindliness, "I will tell you my whole thought; and I trust that Master Barbagallo will permit me to speak before him, even though what I have to say may be offensive to his beliefs.
