Chapter I

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

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Indeed, I am entirely ignorant.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

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

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

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

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

the two together, not just one

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

a hooded cloak for women

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

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

From this reading "Indeed, I am entirely ignorant.

the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

a city in northern Italy

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

any joyous diversion

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

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 _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

set up or found

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

a gay feeling

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

a man of refinement

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

death of a person

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

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

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

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

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

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

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

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

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading "Indeed, I am entirely ignorant.

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

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Indeed, I am entirely ignorant.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

full of or producing joy

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

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

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

a gay feeling

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

carry out

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

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

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

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

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

Italian filmmaker (1906-1976)

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

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

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

at the time that

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

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

From this reading Let us ask that grave gentleman in the black capuchin, if he knows the reason of a merriment, which at least has not communicated itself to his face."

which person or people

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Castruccio said: "I must ask you, fair Euthanasia, who are so learned in Florentine customs, to inform me of the meaning of this gaiety."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I know that during peace joyful meetings take place every May, among the young nobility; but this seems a general festivity.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading _Conference of Castruccio and Galeazzo Visconti--of Castruccio and the Bishop of Ferrara._ When Castruccio and Euthanasia arrived at Florence, they found the citizens celebrating a festival: the bells were ringing; the country people were flocking into the town; and the youths of both sexes, of the highest rank, and richly dressed, were parading the streets, covered with wreaths of flowers, and singing the poems of Dante, or his friend Guido, to the accompaniment of many instruments.