used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
Adimari
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From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
artificenounUS /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
Azzo
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From this reading The destined bride of young Azzo Visconti was a near relation of Euthanasia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
Bianchi
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From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The destined bride of young Azzo Visconti was a near relation of Euthanasia.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
Castruccio
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From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The destined bride of young Azzo Visconti was a near relation of Euthanasia.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
DoubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
Este
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From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
EuthanasianounUS /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/
the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
expelledverbUS /ɪkˈspeld/
inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
a social unit living together
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
FerraranounUS /fərˈɑːrə/
a city in northern Italy
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
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 _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
FlorentineadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəntiːn/
of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
Galeazzo
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From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
Guelph
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From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
Guelphs
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From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
marquessnounUS /ˈmɑːrkwəs/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
come together
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The destined bride of young Azzo Visconti was a near relation of Euthanasia.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
Neri
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From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
an amount of time
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The destined bride of young Azzo Visconti was a near relation of Euthanasia.
ReservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
determined
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
refrain from harming
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
Valperga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
ViscontinounUS /viˈskoʊnti/
Italian filmmaker (1906-1976)
From this reading _Galeazzo Visconti at Florence.--Castruccio and Euthanasia meet at Valperga: Doubts and Reserve._ Immediately after the restoration of the marquess of Este to the government of Ferrara, Galeazzo Visconti returned to Milan; and thence, after a short delay, he made a journey to Florence.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The family of Adimari to which she belonged, although originally Guelphs, had been united to the party of the _Bianchi_, and had been expelled with them; with the exception of that branch which adhered to the _Neri_, of which the father of Euthanasia was the chief.
which person or people
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he had other secret views: he had heard of the engagement of Castruccio to the countess of Valperga; and, this name being famous as belonging to a Guelph family, he thought that he had now discovered the cause of the peace concluded by Castruccio with Florence, and he resolved to ascertain the motives and plans of his friend; and if the countess were really the jealous Guelph fame gave her out to be, he determined to spare neither artifice nor falsehood to disturb their union.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The destined bride of young Azzo Visconti was a near relation of Euthanasia.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The apparent motive of this visit was to accompany a younger brother, who had been long betrothed to a Florentine lady; and the period had now arrived for the celebration of their marriage.
