used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
(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 Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
Colonna
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From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
CONJUGALadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading CONJUGAL POETRY CONTINUED.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
without stop or interruption
From this reading CONJUGAL POETRY CONTINUED.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
Correggionoun
Italian painter noted for his use of chiaroscuro and perspective (1494-1534)
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
at any time
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
GAMBARA
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From this reading VERONICA GAMBARA.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
literature in metrical form
From this reading CONJUGAL POETRY CONTINUED.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
VERONICAnounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading VERONICA GAMBARA.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading They resembled each other in poetical talent, in their domestic sorrows and conjugal virtues: in every other respect the contrast is striking.
Vittoria
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From this reading Vittoria Colonna, and her famed friend and contemporary, Veronica, Countess of Correggio, are inseparable names in the history of Italian literature, as living at the same time, and equally ornaments of their sex.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Vittoria, with all her genius, seems to have been as lovely, gentle, and feminine a creature as ever wore the form of woman.
