used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Castruccio left Lucca, and joined the army of Uguccione against the Florentines.
(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 Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Castruccio left Lucca, and joined the army of Uguccione against the Florentines.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
CaptureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
Castruccio
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From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
Catini
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From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
Florentines
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From this reading Castruccio left Lucca, and joined the army of Uguccione against the Florentines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
the head of a state government
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Castruccio left Lucca, and joined the army of Uguccione against the Florentines.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
go away from a place
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Castruccio left Lucca, and joined the army of Uguccione against the Florentines.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
Lucca
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From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
prosperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
Ranieri
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From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
that is looked for
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
bound or secured closely
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
treacherouslyadverb
in a disloyal and faithless manner
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
Uguccione
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From this reading Castruccio left Lucca, and joined the army of Uguccione against the Florentines.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Florence was her native town; and love of their country was a characteristic of all Florentines.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was in that city an energy of spirit, which panting to expand itself, sought for new emotions, or exalted those that were before felt, until each sentiment became a passion.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Capture of Monte Catini.--Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.--Delivered, and proclaimed Consul._ The winter passed away, and with the summer the toils of the soldier began.
but in spite of that
From this reading He took leave of his lady; yet she neither tied the scarf around him, nor bade him go and prosper.
