Introductory material (continued 3)

destare, to awake, arouse.

destinare, to destine, appoint.

destino, destiny, fate.

destra, right hand, side.

destrezza, dexterity, agility.

destro, right.

dettare, to dictate.

dette, pret. of dare.

detto, part. of dire; n. m., saying.

deve, pres. of dovere.

deviare, to deviate, go out of, turn aside.

devo, pres. of dovere.

di, of, in, than, from.

di', imper. of dire.

dia, subj. of dare.

dialogo, dialogue, conference.

diamante, m., diamond.

diavolo, devil, fellow.

dibattersi, to struggle.

dibattimento, debate, contest, trial.

dice, pres. of dire.

dicendo, part. of dire.

dicerto, certainly, surely.

dicesse, imperf. subj. of dire.

diceva(no), dicevo, imperf. ind. of dire.

dichiarare, to declare.

dichiarazione, declaration.

diciotto, eighteen.

dico, pres. of dire.

diè, pret. of dare.

dieci, ten.

diede, pret. of dare.

dietro (a), behind, after.

difatti, in fact.

difendere, to defend, protect.

difetto, defect.

difficile, difficult.

difficoltà, difficulty.

diffidenza, diffidence, distrust, suspicion.

diffuso, diffuse.

digiuno, fast, fasting.

dimenare, to agitate, wave.

dimenticare, to forget; ——si, to forget.

dimestichezza, familiarity.

dimissione, f., resignation.

dimodochè, so that.

dimolto, much, very much.

dimostrare, to demonstrate.

dimostrazione, demonstration.

dinanzi, before.

dintorni, m. pl., environs.

Dio, God; per ——, for God's sake.

dipendere (da), to belong to.

dipoi, afterwards.

dire, to say, tell; oler ——, to mean, signify; n. m., saying.

direttamente, directly.

direzione, management, direction.

dirimpetto, opposite to.

diritto, right.

dirottamente, bitterly.

dirotto, heavy, severe.

disadorno, unadorned.

disagiato, uncomfortable.

disagio, trouble, fatigue; stare a ——, to be uneasy.

disamore, m., hatred.

disastro, disaster.

discendere, to descend, go down, come down.

discesa, descent.

discese, pret. of discendere.

discinto, half dressed.

discorrere, to discourse, talk.

discorso, discourse, speech, talk, subject; pl., words.

discrepanza, discrepancy, difference.

discreto, discreet, prudent.

disegnare, to design, draw, trace.

disegno, plan, project.

disgrazia, misfortune, disaster; per ——, unfortunately.

disgraziato, unfortunate.

disgustato, disgusted, displeased.

disingannato, undeceived.

disinganno, disillusion.

disopra, m., the upper hand.

disordinato, in disorder.

disordine, m., disorder, confusion.

dispaccio, despatch, telegram.

disparato, unlike, unequal.

disparte, apart, aside; in ——-, aside.

disperarsi, to despair, despond.

disperatamente, desperately.

disperato, desperate.

disperazione, despair.

dispetto; a —— di, in spite of.

dispiacere, to displease; mi dispiace, I am sorry; n. m., affliction, displeasure.

disponere, to dispose, prepare.

disponibile, disposable, unoccupied.

disposizione, disposition, arrangement.

disposto, arranged, disposed.

disprezzare, to despise.

disprezzo, contempt, scorn.

disse, pret. of dire.

dissimulare, to dissemble, conceal.

dissipare, to dissipate.

distante, distant, removed.

distanza, distance.

distendere, to stretch, spread.

distesa; a ——, uninterruptedly.

distese, pret. of distendere.

disteso, stretched out.

distinguere, to distinguish.

distratto, distracted.

distruggere, to destroy.

distrutto, destroyed.

disturbare, to disturb.

disubbidire, to disobey.

dito (pl. f., dita), finger, finger's breadth.

divano, divan, sofa.

divedere. See dare.

divenire, to become.

diventare, to become.

diversamente, differently.

diverso, different, diverse.

divertimento, diversion.

divertire, to divert, enjoy.

dividere, to separate.

divisa, uniform.

divisione, f., division, share.

diviso, divided, separated.

dobbiamo, pres. of dovere.

doccia, gutter, eaves-trough, douche, shower-bath.

dodici, twelve.

dolce, sweet, gentle, mild, charming.

dolcemente, softly, gently.

dolcezza, sweetness, affability, charm.

dolore, m., anguish, grief.

doloroso, painful, sad.

domanda, demand, question, request.

domandare, to demand, ask; (a, of).

domani, to-morrow; n. m., the morrow.

domattina, to-morrow morning.

domestico, domestic, servant.

dondolare, to swing, toss.

donna, woman, wife, lady.

donzella, damsel, maid.

dopo, then, afterwards, after, behind.

dopodichè, after which.

dopopranzo, evening.

doppiamente, doubly.

doppio, double.

dorato, gilded, adorned.

dormire, to sleep; ——sene, to sleep.

dorso, back.

dose, f., dose, portion.

dote, f., quality, dowry, gift.

dotto, learned, erudite; learned man.

dottore, m., doctor.

Douvres, Dover.

dove, where.

dovere, to owe, must, ought, have to, be to; n. m., duty.

dozzina, dozen.

drappello, troop, company.

drappo, covering, veil, shroud.

dritto, straight, straight forward.

drizzarsi, to stand erect, tower.

dubbio, doubt, suspicion.

dubitare, to doubt, fear.

due, two; tutti e ——, both.

dunque, then.

durante, during.

durare, to last, endure, suffer, undergo.

duro, hard.

E.

e, and.

è, pres. of essere.

ebbe, pret. of avere.

ebbene, well, very well.

ebbrezza, intoxication, infatuation.

eccellenza, excellency.

eccesso, excess.

eccettuare, to except.

eccezione, exception.

eccitare, to excite.

ecco, here is, here are, there is, there are, behold.

eco, echo.

ed (before vowels), and.

educare, to educate.

educazione, education.

effetto, effect.

efficace, efficacious, forcible.

effige, f., effigy, form, likeness, shadow.

eguale, equal.

eh, alas! eh?

ehi, ah! I say!

ei, for egli.

elaborato, work, exercise, paper.

elefante, m., elephant.

elegante, elegant, distinguished, polished.

elemosina, alms, charity.

Elena, Helen.

elettore, m., elector.

elice, m., screw.

elogio, eulogy, praise.

eloquenza, eloquence.

elucubrazione, lucubration, investigation.

emancipato, emancipated.

emergere, to emerge.

emettere, to express, give out.

emigrato, emigrant.

emozione, emotion.

endecasillabo, hendecasyllabic.

enfasi, f., emphasis.

entrambi, both.

entrare, to enter.

entusiasmo, enthusiasm.

epoca, epoch.

eppure, nevertheless.

equazione, equation.

equivalere, to amount to.

era (no), imperf. of essere.

erba, herb, grass.

erborista, m., botanist.

erborizzare, to botanize.

eredità, inheritance.

ereditare, to inherit.

erezione, erection.

ergastolo, prison, penitentiary.

ermeticamente, hermetically.

eroe, hero.

errore, m., error, mistake.

esagerare, to exaggerate.

esalare, to breathe.

esalazione, exhalation, odor.

esaltazione, exaltation, excitement.

esame, m., examination.

esaminando, person to be examined.

esaminare, to examine.

esaurire, to exhaust.

escire. See uscire.

esclamare, to exclaim.

esclamazione, exclamation.

eseguire, to execute.

esempio, example.

esercitare, to exercise, perform.

esercito, army.

esercizio, exercise.

esimere, to exempt, free.

esistenza, existence.

esitazione, hesitation.

esito, success.

espansivo, expansive, talkative.

esperienza, experience.

esplorare, to explore, find out.

esposizione, exposition.

espressione, f., expression.

espressivo, expressive.

espulsione, f., expulsion.

essere, to be; n. m., being.

estate, f., summer.

estatico, in ecstasy.

esternare, to manifest, avow.

esterrefatto, terrified.

esteso, extended.

estremo, extreme, last, farthest; extremity.

esuberante, abundant, rich.

esuberanza, exuberance.

età, age.

evidenza, evidence.

evitare, to avoid.

evviva, hurrah!

F.

fabbrica, building, manufactory.

fabbricante, f., maker.

fabbricare, to build, construct, make, manufacture.

faccenda, business, occupation, work, duty.

faccenduola, trifling affair, business.

faccia, face; pres. subj. of fare.

faccio, pres. ind. of fare.

facendo, part. of fare.

facesse, imperf. subj. of fare.

faceto, facetious.

faceva, imperf. ind. of fare.

facile, facile, easy.

fai, pres. of fare.

fallimento, failure, bankruptcy.

fallo, fault, error.

fama, fame.

fame, f., hunger.

famiglia, family.

famoso, famous.

fanale, m., ship's light.

fanciulla, girl, young woman.

fanciullo, child, boy.

fango, mud, dirt, mire.

fantasia, fancy, imagination.

fantasticare, to muse.

fantastico, fantastic, visionary.

fare, to do, make, cause, excite; to stay, show, give, take, pack, finish, suit, fit, ask; to play, personate; far ——, to have made; —— da, to act as; —— vedere, to show; n. m., manner.

farfalla, butterfly.

farina, flour, meal.

farmacista, m., apothecary.

farragine, f., confused mass, medley.

fata, fairy.

fatalismo, fatalism.

fatato, charmed.

fatica, fatigue, difficulty.

faticosamente, laboriously.

faticoso, fatiguing, hard.

fatto, part. of fare; fact, matter, business.

favore, m., favor.

favorevolmente, favorably.

favorire, to favor with.

favorito, favorite.

fazzoletto, handkerchief.

febbre, f., fever.

febbrile, feverish.

fece (ro), pret. of fare.

felice, happy, fortunate, good.

felicità, happiness.

femmina, female, woman.

femminino, feminine.

fendere, to cleave.

fenomeno, phenomenon.

ferire, to wound.

ferita, wound.

ferito, wounded.

fermare, to stop; ——si, to stop.

fermo, still, motionless.

ferrato, bound with iron.

ferro, iron, steel.

ferrovia, railroad.

ferroviario, of a railroad.

fesso, cracked.

festa, festival, banquet, holyday; —— di (da) ballo, ball.

fiacchezza, lassitude, weakness.

fiaccola, torch, flambeau.

fiamella, little flame.

fiammifero, match.

fiancheggiato, flanked, bordered.

fianco, side, waist.

fiatare, to breathe, speak.

ficcarsi, to intrude, creep in.

fidare, to trust, confide; ——si, to trust to.

fieno, hay.

fieramente, ferociously.

figlia, daughter.

figlio, son.

figliuola, daughter, girl.

figliuolo, son, boy.

figura, figure, appearance, form.

figurare, to imagine, fancy.

figuretta, little figure.

fila, file, row, line.

filo, wire, thread.

filosofo, philosopher.

filza, row, list.

fin. See fine and fino.

finalmente, finally, at last.

finchè, until, as long as.

fine, f., end.

finestra, window.

finezza, politeness, attention.

fingere, to feign.

finire, to finish, end.

fino, fine, small, subtle, cunning; as far as, even, up to; —— che, until.

finta, feint, dissimulation, pretence.

fioco, weak, faint, hoarse.

fiore, m., flower, beauty.

fiorentin -o, -a, Florentine.

fiorito, covered with flowers.

Firenze, f., Florence.

fischio, whistling, whiz.

fisica, physics.

fisonomia, face, features.

fissare, to gaze at, fix.

fisso, fixed; steadily.

fitto, fixed, thick, rapid; rapidly; a capo ——, headlong.

fiume, m., river.

fiumiciattolo, little stream.

flessuoso, flexible, supple.

focolare, m., hearth, fireplace, home.

foglia, leaf.

foglietto, small sheet of paper.

foglio, sheet of paper, newspaper.

folla, crowd.

folto, thick.

fondo, bottom, depth, fund, background, distance; dar —— a, to spend, waste.

forense, forensic.

forma, form, shape.

formare, to form.

formicolio, pricking.

fornire, to furnish.

fornito, furnished, supplied.

forse, perhaps; in ——, in doubt.

forte, strong; bitterly, hard.

fortuito, fortuitous.

fortuna, fortune.

fortunato, fortunate, lucky.

forza, force, strength, power; a —— di, by dint of; far ——, to compel, force.

forzato, excessive, severe.

fosforescente, phosphorescent.

fosse, subj. of essere.

fosso, ditch.

fosti, pret. of essere.

fra, between, among, in, within, to.

fracasso, noise, fracas.

frammento, fragment.

francamente, frankly.

francese, French, Frenchman.

Francia, France.

frangere, to break.

frantume, m., heap of fragments.

frase, f., sentence, phrase, expression.

frassino, ash-tree.

frastuono, noise, din, uproar.

fratello, brother.

frattanto, in the meantime.

freccia, arrow.

frecciata, shot or wound from an arrow.

freddamente, coldly, coolly.

freddo, cold, lifeless; aver ——, to be cold.

frenare, to restrain, keep back.

frequenza, frequency.

freschezza, freshness.

fresco, fresh, new.

fretta, haste.

frettoloso, in a hurry.

frittata, omelet.

frivolo, frivolous.

frizzo, witty saying.

fronda, leaf.

fronte, f., forehead, front; di ——, openly, directly; di —— a, opposite.

frutto, fruit.

fu, pret. of essere.

fucile, m., musket, gun.

fuggevolmente, momentarily.

fuggire, to flee, run away; n. m., flight.

fulmine, m., thunderbolt, lightning.

fumare, to smoke.

fune, f., rope.

funebre, funereal.

funerario, funereal.

funicella, cord, string.

funzione, function, duty.

fuoco, fire.

fuorchè, except.

fuori, without, out of, out, outside.

furbo, rogue, knave.

furfante, m., rogue, rascal.

furfanteria, knavery, trick.

furia, fury, rage, haste; a —— di, by dint of.

furibondo, furious, mad.

furioso, furious, raging.

furono, pret. of essere.

fusto, trunk.

futuro, future.

G.

gabinetto, cabinet, study.

gagliardo, strong, robust.

gaio, gay, merry.

gala, finery, gala; di ——, fashionable.

galante, gallant, polite.

galanteria, politeness.

galantuomo, honest man, well-bred man.

galla; a ——, floating, afloat, to the surface.

galleria, gallery.

gallo, cock, rooster.

gallonare, to lace, trim.

galoppo, gallop.

gamba, leg.

gambero, crab, lobster.

garbatezza, politeness, attention.

garofano, carnation, pink.

garrulo, garrulous, talkative.

Gaspare, Jasper.

gatta, gatto, cat.

gazzetta, gazette, newspaper.

gelare, to freeze, congeal.

gemello, twin.

gemito, groaning, hissing, groan.

generazione, generation.

genere, m., genus, kind, race.

genero, son-in-law.

genio, genius, inclination; di suo ——, to her liking.

genitori, m. pl., parents.

Genova, Genoa.

gente, f., people.

gentile, polite, kind, affable, gentle, genteel.

gentilezza, affability, gentleness.

gentiluomo, nobleman, gentleman.

geranio, geranium.

germogliato, budded, grown.

geroglifico, hieroglyphic.

gesso, chalk.

gesticolare, to gesticulate.

gestire, to gesticulate.

gesto, gesture, attitude.

gettare, to throw, cast.

ghinghero, finery.

già, already, truly, certainly, yes, indeed.

giacchè, since.

Giacomo, James.

giacchetta, jacket.

giallo, yellow.

giammai, never, ever.

giardiniera, jardinière.

giardino, garden.

gigante, giant.

gigantesco, gigantic.

giocare. See giuocare.

gioco. See giuoco.

gioja, joy.

giornale, m., newspaper, journal.

giornaliero, daily.

giornata, day.

giorno, day.

giovane, young; young man or woman; pl., young people.

giovanett -o, -a, young person, young gentleman or lady.

giovanile, youthful.

giovare, to aid, help.

gioventù, youth.

giovine. See giovane.

giovinetto. See giovanetto.

giovinezza, youth.

giovinotto. See giovanetto.

girare, to turn, revolve.

giro, turn, rotation, walk, stroll; in ——, about, around.

gironzare, to wander, buzz.

giù, down; in ——, downwards, down.

giubba, jacket, coat.

giudicare, to judge.

giudice, m., judge.

giudizio, judgment, opinion, prudence.

giugno, June.

Giulia, Julia.

Giulietta, Juliet.

giungere, to arrive, reach, succeed.

giunse, pret. of giungere.

giunta, arrival, addition; part. of giungere; per ——, even, in addition.

giuocare, to play.

giuoco, game, trick, feat.

giurare, to swear, promise.

giurato, juror, juryman.

giureconsulto, jurisconsult.

giurì, m., jury.

giurisprudenza, jurisprudence, law.

giusto, just, precisely, indeed.

glaciale, icy, chilly.

globo, globe, sphere, orb.

gloria, glory.

glorioso, glorious, proud.

goccia, drop.

gocciolone, m., large drop.

godere, to rejoice, be glad.

gola, throat, desire, longing; come in ——, as a pocket.

Golia, Goliath.

gomito, elbow.

gonfio, swollen.

gorgoglio, gurgling.

gotico, gothic.

governare, to govern, direct.

governo, government.

gradatamente, gradually.

gradino, step.

gradire, to accept with pleasure.

grado, degree, rank, grade, state; a —— a ——, little by little.

granaio, granary, loft.

grande, great, grand, large, tall.

grandezza, greatness.

grandine, f., hail.

granellino, small grain.

grano, grain, wheat.

grappolo, bunch of grapes.

gratificazione, gratuity.

grave, grave, serious.

gravità, gravity, seriousness.

grazia, grace, satisfaction, pleasure, favor; pl., thanks.

grazietta, grace, charm.

grazioso, graceful, agreeable.

grembiale, m., apron.

gridare, to cry, shout.

gridio, clamor.

grido (pl. f., grida), cry, shriek.

grigio-topo-rasato, smooth mouse-gray.

grondaja, gutter.

grondare, to drop, drip.

grosso, big, huge, incredible.

grullo, sleepy, drowsy; sleepy-head, dullard.

gua! indeed! well! why!

guadagnare, to gain, earn, reach.

guadagno, gain.

guaio, woe, calamity, misfortune.

guancia, cheek.

guanto, glove.

guardaportone, porter, guard.

guardare, to look at, behold, look, guard.

guardaroba, wardrobe.

guarire, to cure.

guazzabuglio, medley.

guerra, war.

guida, rail.

guidare, to guide, lead.

guizzo, flashing.

gusto, taste, fashion, satisfaction.

H.

ha, hai,pres. of avere. hanno, ho,

I.

Iddio, God.

idea, idea, view.

idiopatico, idiopathic.

ieri, yesterday; ier l'altro, day before yesterday.

iersera, last night.

ignaro, ignorant, unconscious.

ignorare, not to know.

ignoto, unknown.

ignudo, naked.

ilarità, hilarity, gayety.

illuminare, to illuminate, enlighten.

illuminazione, illumination.

illustrato, illustrated.

illustre, illustrious.

imbalsamato, balmy.

imbandire, to serve up.

imbarcare, to embark, ship.

imbarcazione, boat.

imbecille, imbecile.

imboccare, to enter.

imbroglione, m., meddler.

imitare, to imitate.

immaginare, to imagine, fancy.

immaginario, imaginary.

immaginazione, imagination.

immagine, f., image, figure.

immane, enormous, huge.

immensità, immensity.

immenso, immense, great.

immerso, immersed, plunged.

immobile, still, motionless.

impadronirsi, to take possession (of).

impallidire, to turn pale.

impappinarsi, to get confused, bewildered.

imparare, to learn.

impaurire, to frighten.

impaziente, impatient.

impazienza, impatience.

impazzata; all'——, like mad.

impazzire, to go mad.

impedire, to hinder, prevent.

impennarsi, to rear.

impensierirsi, to become pensive, think seriously.

impensierito, in deep thought, pensive.

impercettibile, imperceptible.

imperioso, imperious.

impermeabile, impervious.

imperversare, to rage.

impeto, fury, violence.

impetuoso, impetuous, violent.

impiantito, inlaying, inlaid floor.

impicciarsi, to meddle.

impiccio, trouble, perplexity.

impiegato, employee.

impiego, office.

impietosito, moved to pity.

imporre, to impose.

importanza, importance.

importare, to be of consequence, signify, amount to.

imprecazione, imprecation, curse.

improvvisato, improvised.

improvviso, unexpected, sudden; all'——, d'——, unexpectedly.

imputato, the accused, defendant.

in, in, into.

inabissarsi, to plunge down, sink.

inalterabile, unalterable.

inalzare, to raise, lift.

inaridire, to wither, harden.

inaspettato, unexpected.

inasprire, to exasperate, irritate.

inaugurazione, unveiling.

incalzare, to pursue, go on.

incanto, enchantment, magic, charm.

incaricare, to charge, command, burden.

incarico, charge, duty, office.

incentivo, incentive, stimulus.

inceppare, to encumber.

incertezza, uncertainty, suspense.

incespicare, to stumble.

inchiesta, search, inquest.

inchino, bow, salutation.

inchiodato, nailed, fastened.

inciampare, to stumble, trip.

incimurrito, affected with glanders.

inclinazione, inclination.

incognita, unknown quantity.

incollato, glued, matted.

incombenza, commission, charge.

incominciare, to begin, commence.

inconscio, unconscious.

incontrare, to meet.

incontro, against, towards; —— a, to meet; meeting.

incoraggiare, to encourage.

incorruttibile, incorruptible.

incorruttibilità, incorruptibility.

indi, then.

indiavolato, furious, fearful.

indicare, to indicate.

indicatore, m., time table, guide.

indifferenza, indifference.

indignazione, indignation.

indipendenza, independence.

indirizzare, to address.

indisciplinato, unruly.

indiscrezione, indiscretion.

indispettirsi, to be piqued, provoked.

indisposto, indisposed, ill.

indistintamente, without distinction.

indistinto, indistinct.

indole, f., nature, disposition

indolentemente, listlessly.

indolenzito, benumbed.

indomani, m., next day.

indossare, to put on.

indovinare, to divine, conjecture.

indugio, delay.

industria, industry.

inebetito, dazed.

inedito, inedited, unpublished.

ineguale, unequal, uneven.

inesauribile, inexhaustible.

inesorabile, inexorable.

infanzia, infancy, childhood.

infatti, in fact, indeed.

infelice, unhappy.

infernale, infernal, terrible.

inferno, hell; d'——, terrible.

infervorarsi, to become animated.

infilare, ——si, to put on, pull on.

infine, finally.

infinitamente, infinitely.

infinito, infinite, endless.

influenza, influence.

informare, to inform, tell, give information.

informazione, information.

informe, shapeless.

infranto, broken.

infuori, out, without; all'—— di, except.

ingannare, to deceive; ——si, to be mistaken.

inganno, deception, mistake.

ingegnarsi, to try, strive.

ingegno, ability, skill, talent, genius.

ingenuità, ingenuousness.

ingenuo, ingenuous, candid.

Inghilterra, England.

inglese, English, Englishman, Englishwoman.

ingoiare, to ingulf.

ingombro, encumbered.

ingrato, ungrateful.

ingrosso, by wholesale.

inimicizia, enmity, hostility.

iniziale, f., initial.

innalzare. See inalzare.

innamorare, to captivate.

innamorato, in love.

innanzi, before.

innegabile, undeniable.

inno, hymn.

innocentemente, innocently.

inoltrare, to forward.

inquantochè, since, as.

inquieto, uneasy, restless.

inquietudine, inquietude, uneasiness.

insanguinato, covered with blood.

insaputa; a sua ——, without his knowledge.

insegnamento, instruction, teaching.

insegnante, m., teacher, instructor.

insegnare, to teach.

inserire, to insert.

inserviente, m., assistant, subordinate, employee.

insetto, insect.

insieme (a), in company with; together.

insistente, persistent.

insistenza, insistence.

insistere, to insist, persist.

insolito, unusual.

insomma, in fine, in short.

insonnito, sleepy, drowsy.

insorgere, to arise.

insorto, part. of insorgere.

inspirare, to inspire.

intaglio, cut, carving.

intanto (che), while, in the mean time, however.

intascare, to pocket.

intellettuale, intellectual.

intendere, to understand, intend, hear; s'intende, of course; ——si di, to understand.

intenerirsi, to be moved, affected.

intenerito, softened, moved, affected.

intenso, intense.

intento, intent, attentive.

intenzione, intention, purpose.

interamente, entirely.

interesse, m., interest.

interlocutore, m., interlocutor.

interno, interior, inside.

intero, entire, complete.

interprete, m., interpreter.

interrogare, to question.

interrogativo, questioning.

interrompere, to interrupt.

interrotto, interrupted, discontinued.

interruppe, pret. of interrompere.

intervenire, to be present.

intervento, intervention, mediation.

intese, pret. of intendere.

inteso, part. of intendere.

intiero. See intero.

intimo, intimate, inmost.

intitolato, entitled.

intollerante, intolerant.

intorno, round about, about; —— a, concerning, around.

intorpidito, benumbed.

intrattenersi, to while away the time.

intrecciare, to intertwine.

intrecciato, clasped, folded.

intrigante, m. or f., intriguer.

intrinseco, intimate.

intrinsichezza, intimacy, friendship.

intristire, to sadden.

intronare, to stun.

inusitato, unusual.

inutile, useless.

invano, in vain.

invece, instead, on the other hand.

inventare, to invent.

invernetto, winter.

inverno, winter.

invero, in truth.

investire, to fall upon, strike.

invidia, envy.

invidiare, to envy.

invigilare, to watch.

invitare, to invite.

invitato, guest.

invito, invitation.

invocare, to invoke, implore.

inzaccherare, to splash, cover with mud.

inzuppato, drenched, soaked.

ipocondriaco, hypochondriac.

ipoteca, mortgage.

iracondo, angry.

ironia, irony.

ironico, ironical.

irrequieto, restless.

irritare, to irritate.

irritato, irritated.

iscendere. See scendere.

iscritto. See scritto.

iscrizione, inscription.

isguaiato, gushing, insipid.

isolato, isolated.

ispeciale, special.

ispirazione, inspiration.

isquisito. See squisito.

istante, m., instant, moment.

istanza, prayer, entreaty, request.

istinto, instinct, inclination.

istituto, institute, institution.

istituzione, institution.

istoria. See storia.

istrada. See strada.

istupidito, stupefied, amazed.

isvenevole, awkward, stupid.

Italia, Italy.

italiano, Italian.

iterato, repeated.

ivi, there.

L.

là, there; di ——, that way, beyond.

labbra, f. pl., lips.

laborioso, laborious.

lacchè, lackey, footman.

lacero, in rags.

laconico, laconic, concise.

ladro, thief; thievish; al ——! stop thief!

laggiù, down there, yonder.

lagnarsi, to complain.

lago, lake.

lagrima, tear.

lampada, lamp.

lampeggiare, to lighten.

lampo, flash of lightning, appearance, trace.

lana, wool.

lancia, boat.

lanciare, to cast, throw.

languire, to languish, lag.

lanterna, lantern, lighthouse.

Lapponia, Lapland.

largamente, abundantly.

largo, broad, wide, large, extended; breadth, room.

lasciare, to leave, allow, let, give up.

lassù, up there.

lastra, slab, board.

lato, side.

lattaio, milkman.

laurea, degree of doctor.

lavare, to wash.

lavorare, to work.

lavoro, work, labor.

lealmente, loyally, faithfully.

lecito, lawful, permitted.

legale, legal, of law, in law.

legare, to bind.

legge, f., law, rule.

leggere, to read.

leggerezza, lightness, agility.

leggermente, lightly.

leggero, light, slight.

leggiadramente, gracefully.

leggiadro, pretty, graceful.

leggicchiare, to read a little, read badly.

legna, wood, firewood.

legno, wood.

lembo, hem, edge, skirt.

lena, breath, strength.

lento, slow.

lenzuolo, sheet.

leone, m., lion.

lesse, pret. of leggere.

lesto, nimble, quick.

lettera, letter; belle lettere, belles-lettres.

letteratura, literature.

letto, bed.

lettore, m., reader.

lettura, lecture, reading.

levare, to lift, raise, take off.

lezione, lesson.

lì, there, thither; —— per ——, here and there.

liberare, to free.

liberatrice, f., deliverer.

liberazione, liberation.

libero, free, clear, fresh.

libertà, liberty.

libro, book.

licenza, permission.

lietamente, joyously, gladly.

lieto, merry, joyful, glad, gay.

lieve, light.

ligure, Ligurian, Genoese.

limitare, to limit.

linea, line.

lingua, tongue, language.

linguaggio, language.

lira, silver coin worth 20 soldi; lyre.

liscio, polished, smooth.

livore, m., hatred, spite.

Livorno, Leghorn.

livrea, livery.

lodarsi, to be well satisfied.

lodevolmente, commendably, laudably.

Lombardia, Lombardy.

lombardo, Lombard, of Lombardy.

longitudinalmente, lengthwise.

lontano, distant, far off, away; da ——, at a distance.

lotta, struggle.

lotto, game of chance, lottery.

luccicare, to shine, glisten.

luce, f., light.

lucertola, lizard.

lucido, bright, shining.

lugubre, mournful, sad, lugubrious.

lugubremente, lugubriously.

lume, m., light.

luminoso, luminous, shining.

luna, moon.

lungamente, at length, a long while.

lungo, long, along; a ——, at length.

luogo, place.

lusinghiero, flattering.

lusso, luxury, pomp.

lustrare, to polish, shine.

M.

ma, but, why.

macchina, machine, engine.

macchinalmente, mechanically.

macchinista, m., engineer.

madamigella, Miss.

madre, mother.

maestà, majesty.

maestro, teacher, instructor.

magazzino, warehouse, store.

maggioranza, majority.

maggiore, elder, eldest, greater.

maggiorente, chief man.

maggiormente, more, much more.

magistrato, magistrate, judge.

magistratura, magistracy, body of judges.

magnanimità, magnanimity.

magnifico, magnificent, grand.

mai, ever, never.

malanno, misfortune, calamity.

malaticcio, sickly.

malato, diseased, sick, ill; sick man.

malattia, malady, disease.

malaugurato, unlucky, unfortunate.

malcapitato, unhappy, unlucky.

malconcio, in a bad condition.

male (mal), badly, poorly, wrongly; evil, ill, harm, malady.

maledetto, cursed, hateful.

maledizione, malediction, curse.

malessere, m., uncomfortableness.

malgrado, in spite of.

maligno, malicious, mischievous.

malinconia, melancholy, sadness.

malinconico, melancholy.

malincuore; a ——, against one's will.

malo, bad, unfair.

malumore, m., bad humor.

manata, handful.

mancare, to want, lack, fail.

mancia, gratuity, fee, tip.

mandare, to send, order, throw, emit, heave.

mangiare, to eat.

manica, sleeve.

Manica, English Channel.

manichino, ruffle.

manicomio, lunatic asylum.

manicotto, muff.

maniera, manner, way, rate.

manifestare, to declare.

manifestazione, manifestation.

mano, f., hand.

manoscritto, manuscript; in writing.

manovra, manœuvre.

mantello, mantle, cloak.

mantenere, to keep, maintain.

mantice, m., top (of carriage).

manto, mantle, veil.

maraviglia, wonder, marvel, amazement.

marcare, to mark.

marchesa, marchioness.

marchese, marquis.

marchesina, young marchioness.

marchesino, young marquis.

marcia, march.

marciapiede, m., platform, walk.

mare, m., sea.

margine, m., margin, edge.

marinaio, sailor.

maritare, to marry, give in marriage; ——si, to get married.

marito, husband.

marittimo, maritime.

Marta, Martha.

mascherare, to mask, disguise.

maschio, male.

massa, mass; in ——, in a body.

massiccio, massive, solid.

massimo, greatest.

matematica, mathematics.

materassa, mattress.

materia, matter, subject.

materno, maternal.

matrigna, stepmother.

matrimonio, marriage, matrimony.

mattina, morning.

mattinata, morning, forenoon.

mattiniero, early.

matto, mad, insane.

maturo, ripe, mature, advanced.

medaglia, medal.

medesimo, same.

medico, physician, doctor.

meditare, to consider.

meditazione, meditation.

meglio, better, best; best part; alla ——, as well as one can.

membro (pl. f., membra), member, limb.

memore, mindful.

memoria, memory; a ——, by heart.

menare, to lead, guide, take; —— vita, to live.

meno, less, least, except; non di ——, nevertheless.

mensa, table.

mente, f., mind.

mento, chin.

mentre, while.

meraviglia. See maraviglia.

meravigliarsi, to be astonished.

meraviglioso, marvellous.

mercante, m., merchant.

mercantile, merchant.

mercatino, huckster.

merenda, collation, repast.

meridionale, southern.

meritare, to merit, deserve.

merito, merit, reward.

mescere, to mingle.

meschino, miserable, poor.

meschinuccio, trifling.

mescolarsi, to intermeddle, interfere.

mescolato, mixed, mingled.

mese, m., month.

messa, part. of mettere; mass.

messe, pret. of mettere.

messo, part. of mettere.

mestiere, m., trade, business.

meta, goal.

metà, half; a ——, half-way.

metro, metre.

mettere, to put, put on, place, set, utter; —— si a, to begin to.

mezzanotte, f., midnight.

mezzo, half, middle, midst, means; in —— a, in the centre of.

miagolio, mewing.

mica, at all.

microscopio, microscope.

mietitore, m., reaper.

migliaia, thousands.

miglio (pl. f., miglia), mile.

migliorare, to improve.

migliore, better, best.

Milano, Milan.

militare, military.

milizia, war, militia, army.

mille, thousand, great number.

minaccia, menace, threat.

minacciare, to threaten, forebode.

minacciato, threatened.

minchione, m., blockhead, fool.

minimo, least, smallest, very small.

ministero, ministry, administration, office.

ministro, minister.

minore, younger, youngest.

minuto, minute.

miracolo, miracle.

mirare, to behold, look at.

misantropo, misanthropist.

mise, pret. of mettere.

misericordia, mercy.

misero, miserable, wretched.

mistero, mystery, secret.

misto, mixed.

misura, measure.

misurare, to measure.

mobile, m., piece of furniture.

mobilia, furniture.

moda, fashion, style.

modestia, modesty.

modista, milliner.

modo, mode, manner, way, fashion; a ogni ——, at any rate, however.

mogio, dull, stupid.

moglie, wife.

molestare, to disturb, annoy.

molla, spring, catch.

mollusco, mollusk.

molto, much, many, very.

mondo, world.

monello, boy, urchin, rogue.

moneta, money, coin, change; —— contante, ready money, cash.

montagna, mountain.

montano, mountain.

montare, to mount, get up, get into.

monte, m., mountain, mass, great number.

moribondo, dying.

morire, to die.

mortale, mortal, deadly.

mortaretto, firecracker.

morte, f., death.

morto, dead; dead body; part. of morire.

mosca, fly.

mosse, pret. of muovere.

mostrare, to show, expose to view.

motivo, motive, cause, reason.

motteggio, jest, badinage.

movere. See muovere.

movimento, movement.

mucchio, heap, pile.

muggire, to roar.

mugnajo, miller.

mulino, mill.

municipio, municipality.

muovere, to move; ——si, to stir, start.

muro, wall.

musica, music, band.

mutare, to change.

muto, silent, speechless.

N.

Napoli, Naples.

narrazione, narration, recital.

nascente, growing, developing.

nascere, to be born, appear, arise.

nascondere, to hide, conceal.

nascose, pret. of nascondere.

nascosto, part. of nascondere.

naso, nose.

nativo, native.

nato, born.

natura, nature.

naturalezza, naturalness, ease.

naturalista, m., naturalist.

naturalmente, naturally.

naufragio, shipwreck.

naufrago, shipwrecked person.

nave, f., ship.

nazionale, national.

ne, of it, of them, any, some; to us, us.

nè, neither, nor.

neanche, neither, not even.

nebbia, fog, mist.

necessario, necessary.

necessità, necessity.

necrologia, obituary.

negare, to deny.

negoziante, m., merchant.

neh, eh! what?

nemico, enemy; hostile.

nemmeno, even, not even.

nenia, dirge, mournful ditty.

neo, patch for the face, beauty-spot.

neppure, not even, neither, nor.

nerboruto, sinewy, muscular.

nero, black, dark.

nervo, nerve.

nervoso, nervous.

nessuno, nobody, no, none.

netto, clear.

neurosi, f., neurosis.

nicchiare, to hide, settle.

nido, nest, dwelling-place.

niente, nothing.

nipote, nephew, niece.

nobile, noble.

nobiltà, nobility, aristocracy.

nocca, knuckle.

nocciolo, stone (of a fruit).

nodo, knot.

noia, trouble, vexation.

noioso, tedious, wearisome.

nome, m., name.

non, not.

nondimeno, nevertheless.

nord, m., north.

norma, rule, pattern, safeguard.

nota, note, remark, accent, mark.

notaio, notary.

notare, to note, remark, notice.

notevole, notable.

notizia, news.

noto, known.

notte, f., night.

notturno, nocturne.

novella, news.

novelliere, m., story-writer.

novello, new, recent.

novizio, inexperienced.

nozze, f. pl., wedding, marriage.

nube, f., cloud.

nubile, marriageable.

nudo, bare, uncovered.

nulla, m., nothing, anything; none, not at all.

numero, number.

numeroso, numerous.

nuora, daughter-in-law.

nuotare, to swim.

nuotata, stroke.

nuotatore, m., swimmer.

nuoto, swimming.

nuovamente, again.

nuove, f. pl., news.

nuovo, new, fresh, following; di ——, again.

nutrito, sustained, maintained.

nuvol -o, -a, cloud.

nuvoloso, cloudy.

O.

o, either, or; oh!

obbedire, to obey.

obbligare, to oblige.

obbligo, obligation, duty.

oca, goose.

occhiata, glance, look.

occhiatina, slight glance.

occhio, eye.

occidente, m., west.

occorrente, requisite, needful.

occorrere, to be necessary, needed.

occupare, to occupy.

occupazione, occupation.

odiare, to hate.

odio, hatred.

offeso, offended.

officiosamente, courteously.

offrire, to offer.

offuscare, to cloud, dim.

oggi, to-day.

ogni, every, each, all; —— tanto, every now and then.

ognuno, everybody, every one.

ohibò! no matter! never mind!

Olandese, Dutch woman.

olio, oil.

oltre, more than.

oltrepassare, to pass beyond.

omaccione, big, heavy man.

omaggio, homage, respect.

ombra, shadow, shade.

ombrellino, parasol.

ombrello, umbrella.

ombrellone, m., large umbrella.

onda, wave.

ondata, surge, wave.

onde, whence, wherefore, therefore.

onestà, honesty, honor.

onestamente, honestly, respectably.

onesto, honest, chaste, just.

onorato, honored.

onore, m., honor.

onorificenza, honor.

opaco, opaque, obscure.

operatore, m., operator, surgeon.

operoso, active, diligent.

opporre, to oppose; ——si, to offer resistance.

opportuno, expedient.

oppose, pret. of opporre.

opposizione, opposition.

opposto, opposite.

oppressione, f., oppression, stifling, difficulty.

ora (or), now; hour.

orciuolo, pitcher, jug, jar.

orco, ogre.

ordinare, to order, command.

ordinariamente, usually.

ordinario, ordinary, usual.

ordine, m., order.

orecchi -o, -a, ear.

orgoglioso, proud, haughty.

origine, f., origin, source.

oriundo, native, original; —— francese, of French extraction.

orizzonte, m., horizon.

ormai, now, henceforward.

ornare, to adorn.

ornato, ornament; ornate.

oro, gold.

orribile, horrible, fearful.

orrore, m., horror.

orsù! come now! come on!

ortica, nettle, malicious person.

orto, garden, kitchen-garden.

osare, to dare.

oscillare, to oscillate, tremble.

ospedale, m., hospital, asylum.

ospitalità, hospitality.

ospizio, asylum.

osservare, to observe.

osservazione, observation.

ostacolo, obstacle.

osteggiare, to attack.

ostinarsi, to be obstinate, persist.

ostinatello, rather obstinate, stubborn.

ostrica, oyster.

ottenere, to obtain, succeed.

ottimo, excellent.

otto, eight.

ottobre, m., October.

ove, where.

ovo (pl. f., ova), egg.

P.

pace, f., peace.

Padova, Padua.

padovano, Paduan, of Padua (near Venice).

padre, father.

padrona, mistress, lady; —— di casa, landlady.

padrone, master, proprietor.

paesano, country.

paese, m., country, region, place.

paesello, village.

pagare, to pay.

pagina, page.

paglia, straw.

pajo, pair, couple.

paiono, pres. of parere.

palazzo, palace.

palco, box in a theatre.

palla, musket-ball, bullet.

pallido, pallid, pale, wan.

pallottola, small hard ball.

palo, pole.

palpebra, eyelid.

palpitare, to palpitate, tremble.

palpito, palpitation.

panca, bench, seat.

pandette, f. pl., pandects.

pane, m., bread.

panierino, small basket.

panno, cloth; pl., clothes.

pannolino, linen handkerchief.

par, pres. of parere.

parco, park.

parecchi, m. pl., several.

parentela, relationship.

parenti, m. pl., relatives.

parere, to seem, appear; n. m., opinion.

parete, f., wall.

pari, equal, like, same; al —— di, as also (was), like; di —— a ——, as an equal.

parigino, Parisian.

parimente, likewise, equally.

parlamento, parliament, congress.

parlare, to speak, talk; n. m., speech, language.

parlatore, m., speaker, orator.

parola, word, sentence, speech, permission to speak.

parroco, parson, rector.

parrucca, wig.

parso, part. of parere.

parte, f., part, side, hand; da —— sua, from him, in his name; da —— mia, for my part; da quella ——, in that direction; far —— a, to share with.

partenza, departure.

particolare, m., particular, detail; adj., particular, peculiar.

partire, to set out, depart, leave, start.

partito, match, course, resolve.

parve, pret. of parere.

passaggio, passage.

passare, to pass, go by.

passatempo, pastime, diversion.

passato, past.

passeggero. See passeggiero.

passeggiare, to walk, drive.

passeggiata, walk, drive.

passeggiero, passenger.

passeggio, walk.

passerotto, young sparrow.

passivo, passive, unresisting.

passo, pace, step.

pasta, paste, dough, material.

pastoia, fetter, impediment.

paterno, paternal.

patetico, pathetic.

patibolo, gibbet, gallows.

patire, to suffer, endure.

patria, country, native land.

patriotta, m., patriot.

patto, bargain, condition.

paura, fear; aver ——, to be afraid.

pauroso, timid, mistrustful, fearful.

pavimento, pavement, floor.

paziente, m., patient.

pazienza, patience.

pazzia, folly, extravagance, insanity, madness.

pazzo, mad, fond, crazy; madman.

peccato, sin, fault, pity; che ——! what a pity!

pece, f., pitch, tar.

pecora, sheep.

pedata, footstep.

peggio, worse, worst.

pelame, m., hair, color of hair.

pelle, f., skin.

pena, trouble, while.

penetrare, to penetrate.

penitenza, penance.

penna, feather, quill, pen.

pennone, m., yard (of a ship).

penoso, painful, hard.

pensare (a), to think (of).

pensiero, thought; sopra ——, absorbed in thought.

pensione, f., pension, salary, wages.

pentola, earthen pot, jar, crock.

penzoloni, hanging, dangling.

per, for, by, through, as, in order to.

perchè, because, that, in order that, why?

perciò, therefore.

percorrere, to run over, through.

percorso, part. of percorrere.

percossa, blow.

perdere, to lose.

perdonare, to pardon.

perdono, pardon.

perenne, perennial.

perfettamente, perfectly.

perfetto, perfect.

pericolo, danger, risk.

pericoloso, dangerous.

periodico, periodical.

perire, to perish.

perla, pearl, treasure.

permettere, to permit.

permise, pret. of permettere.

pernice, f., partridge.

però, therefore, however, nevertheless.

perorazione, peroration.

perpetuo, perpetual.

perplesso, perplexed.

persecuzione, persecution.

perso, part. of perdere.

persona, person, body.

perspicace, observant.

persuadere, to persuade.

persuaso, persuaded, convinced.

pervenire, to attain, reach.

pesante, heavy.

pesca, peach.

peso, weight, burden.

pettinare, to comb, dress the hair.

pettinatora, hairdresser.

pettinatura, headdress, coiffure.

petto, breast.

pezzente, m., beggar.

pezzo, piece, model, type.

piacere, to please; n. m., pleasure, favor.

piacevolmente, pleasantly.

piacque, pret. of piacere.

pianerottolo, landing.

piangere, to weep; —— addosso, to fit very badly (of clothes).

piano, floor, story, plan, project; in a low tone.

pianto, tears, crying; part. of piangere.

pianura, plain.

piattino, plate.

piazza, square.

piccato, piqued, irritated.

picchiare, to beat, rap, tap.

piccino, very little, little.

picco; a ——, to the bottom.

piccolo, small, little.

piede, m., foot.

piedino, tiny foot.

piegare, to bend, lurch.

piego, package, bundle.

pieno, full.

pietà, pity.

pietoso, pitiful, compassionate.

pietra, stone.

pietrone, m., big stone.

pigiato, trampled upon.

pigliare, to take, catch, seize.

piglio, face, look.

pioggia, rain.

pioppo, poplar-tree.

piovere, to rain, fall.

piroscafo, steamboat, steamer.

pistola, pistol.

pittoresco, picturesque.

più, more, most, many, several; di ——, per di ——, furthermore; non... più, no more, no longer.

piuma, plume, feather.

piuttosto, rather.

pizzicare, to pick, play upon.

pizzicotto, little pinch.

plaudente, applauding.

po'. See poco.

pochino, little, very little, few.

poco, little, few; a —— a ——, little by little.

poderetto, small farm, estate.

poderoso, powerful.

poetico, poetic.

poetunculo, poetaster.

poggio, hill, bluff.

poi, then, afterwards.

poichè, since, as, after.

politica, politics, policy.

politico, political.

polmone, m., lungs, lung.

polpetta, ball of minced meat.

poltrona, armchair.

poltroncina, easy chair.

polvere, f., dust, powder.

pomo, apple.

ponte, m., bridge, deck.

ponte-levatojo, drawbridge.

popolo, people.

poppa, stern.

porpora, purple.

porre, to place, put; ——si, to sit down.

porta, gate, door.

portare, to carry, bear, bring.

portavoce, f., speaking-trumpet.

porto, port, harbor.

portone, m., coach-gate, porte cochère.

posa, rest, quiet, pause.

posare, to place, put, set.

posato, sober, sedate.

pose, pret. of porre.

positivamente, positively.

posizione, position.

possedere, to possess.

posso, pres. of potere.

posticcio, false, artificial.

posto, place, position, room, seat; part. of porre.

potere, to be able; n. m., power.

pouff, m., ottoman.

poveretta! poor woman!

poverino, poor little fellow.

povero, poor.

pozza, pool, puddle.

pozzo, well.

pranzare, to dine.

pranzo, dinner.

prateria, meadow.

pratica, practice.

praticare, to practice, make.

pratico, practical, experienced.

prato, meadow, field.

precauzione, precaution.

precipitare, to precipitate, fall headlong; ——si, to rush.

precipitoso, precipitate.

precisamente, precisely.

preciso, precise, exact.

precoce, precocious, early.

preda, prey, booty.

predicare, to preach.

predicatore, preacher, minister.

predilezione, preference.

preferenza, preference.

preferire, to prefer.

prefetto, prefect.

prefiggere, to fix, determine.

pregare, to pray, beg, entreat.

preghiera, prayer, entreaty.

pregiato, esteemed.

pregio, value, worth.

pregiudizio, prejudice.

premere, to press, concern.

prendere, to take, seize, catch; —— a, to begin to.

preparare, to prepare.

preparativo, preparation.

preposto, overseer.

presa, pinch.

presentare, to present.

presente, m., present, gift.

prese (ro), pret. of prendere.

preside, m., president.

presidente, m., president, presiding judge, chief justice.

presidenza, executive council.

preso, part. of prendere.

presso, near, with.

prestare, to lend.

presto, quick, quickly, soon.

pretendere, to pretend, intend.

preteso, claimed; part. of pretendere.

pretesto, pretext.

pretore, m., justice of the peace.

prevalere, to prevail.

prevalse, pret. of prevalere.

prevenire, to anticipate, prevent.

prezioso, precious.

prigione, prison.

prigioniero, prisoner.

prima, before, first; di ——, former, original; —— che, —— di, before; da ——, sulle prime, at first.

primeggiare, to be prominent.

primo, first, early.

principale, m., main feature.

principe, prince.

principessa, princess.

principio, beginning.

privato, private.

privazione, privation.

privo, without, deprived of.

pro, advantage, profit.

probabilmente, probably.

probità, probity, integrity.

procedere, to proceed, advance.

procurare, to procure.

procuratore, m., attorney.

prodigare, to lavish.

prodotto, part. of produrre; product.

produrre, to produce.

profanare, to profane, violate.

proferire, to utter, pronounce.

profilo, profile.

profitto, profit.

profondamente, deeply, loudly.

profondersi, to be profuse.

profondo, profound, deep.

profumato, perfumed, sweet-scented.

profumo, perfume.

progetto, project, plan.

progresso, progress, advancement.

proiettare, to project, cast.

prolungare, to prolong.

promessa, promise.

promesso, part. of promettere.

promettere, to promise.

promise, pret. of promettere.

pronostico, prediction.

prontezza, promptness.

pronto, prompt, quick.

pronunziare, to pronounce.

propagare, to propagate.

proporre, to propose; ——si, to resolve.

propose, pret. of proporre.

proposito, intention, purpose, resolution, discourse, subject; a ——, apropos.

proposta, proposal, offer.

proprietà, property, possession.

proprietario, proprietor, owner.

proprio, proper, own, exactly, just, really, very.

prora, prow.

prorompere, to break forth.

proruppe, pret. of prorompere.

prosa, prose.

proseguire, to continue.

prosopopea, prosopopœia, arrogance, ostentation.

prosperare, to prosper.

prossimo, next, coming, near.

proteggere, to protect, shelter.

protezione, protection.

prova, proof, trial, test.

provare, to try, try on, experience, prove.

proveniente, proceeding, coming.

proverbio, proverb.

provincia, province.

provvidenza, providence.

provvisione, f., provision.

provvista, provision.

prudenza, prudence.

pubblicamente, in a public way.

pubblicità, publicity.

pubblico, public.

pugno, fist, blow, hand.

pulito, clean, neat, tidy.

punta, point, sharp end.

puntare, to point.

punto, point, instant; at all; —— interrogativo, interrogation point.

può, pres. of potere.

pupilla, pupil of the eye, eye.

pure, yet, also, even, only, however.

puro, pure.

purtroppo, too much so, too true.

Q.

qua, here; di ——, this way.

quaderno, copy-book, note-book.

quadro, picture, painting.

qualche, some, any.

qualcheduno, somebody, some one.

qualcuno, some, some one.

quale (qual), which, what, such as, as, like, some.

qualità, quality.

qualora, when, whenever.

qualunque, whatever, any.

quando, when.

quantità, quantity, number.

quanto, how much, how many, how long, as much, as many, as, like; —— a, in —— a, as for; per ——, however; tutti quanti, every one.

quantunque, although.

quaranta, forty.

quarantadue, forty-two.

quarantotto, forty-eight.

quartiere, m., quarters, apartment.

quarto, quarter, piece, degree, fourth.

quasi, almost, nearly, as if.

quattordici, fourteen.

quattro, four.

quegli, that man, he.

quello, that, that one.

questi, this one, this man.

questo, this, this one.

questore, m., chief of police.

queto, quiet, still.

qui, here.

quiete, f., repose, rest, quiet.

quindi, then, thence.

quindici, fifteen.

R.

rabbiosamente, furiously.

rabbioso, mad, furious, raging.

rabesco, arabesque.

raccapezzare, to find out again.

raccattare, to pick up.

raccogliere, to gather, pick up, collect, assemble, bring together.

raccoglimento, concentration.

raccolse, pret. of raccogliere.

raccolta, crop, harvest, gathering, collection.

raccolto, part. of raccogliere.

raccomandare, to recommend, commit, entrust; ——si, to beg, entreat.

raccomandazione, recommendation.

racconsolato, comforted, consoled.

raccontare, to relate.

racconto, account, story.

raddirizzare, to set right, correct.

raddoppiare, to redouble, increase.

rado, rare, infrequent; di ——, rarely, seldom.

raffica, gust of wind.

raffreddamento, cooling, coolness.

ragazza, girl.

ragazzaglia, band of rude boys.

ragazzino, little boy.

ragazzo, boy; pl., children.

raggio, ray, beam.

raggiungere, to overtake, rejoin, reach.

raggiunse, pret. of raggiungere.

ragionare, to discourse, reason.

ragione, reason, right, justice; aver ——, to be right.

ragionevole, reasonable.

ragnatela, cobweb.

rallegrare, to rejoice, divert, cheer; ——si, to rejoice; ——si con, to congratulate.

rame, m., copper, brass.

rammaricarsi, to lament, complain.

rammarico, complaint, grief, regret, sadness.

rammentare, to recall; ——si (di), to remember.

ramo, branch.

rancore, m., rancor, spite, grudge.

rannicchiato, crouched, crouching.

rapidamente, rapidly.

rapidità, rapidity, swiftness.

rapire, to snatch, wrest.

raro, rare; seldom; di ——, seldom.

rasciugare, to wipe off.

rasente, close to, grazing.

rassegnare, to resign.

rasserenato, cheered, soothed.

rassomigliare, to resemble.

rattenere, to retain, keep back.

ravvolgersi, to rove, wander.

ravvolto, wrapped, folded.

re, king.

realità, reality.

realmente, really, truly.

realtà, reality.

reboante, resounding.

recare, to bring, carry; ——si, to come.

recentemente, recently.

reciproco, reciprocal, mutual.

recisamente, curtly, promptly.

reciso, cut.

redine, f., rein.

regalare, to present.

regalo, present, gift.

reggere (a), to suffer, bear.

regime, m., regimen, diet.

regina, queen.

registrazione, registration.

regola, rule.

regolare, regular.

regolarità, regularity.

relazione, relation.

religioso, religious.

reminiscenza, reminiscence.

remo, oar.

rendere, to render, give.

rendita, revenue, income.

repentino, sudden, unexpected.

replicare, to reply, answer.

replicato, repeated.

reputare, to esteem, count.

reseda, mignonette.

resistenza, resistance.

resistere, to resist.

reso, part. of rendere.

respingere, to drive back.

respirare, to breathe.

respiro, breathing, breath.

ressa, crowd, press; far ——, to crowd.

restare, to remain.

restituire, to restore, return.

resto, rest, remainder; del ——, besides, after all.

retaggio, inheritance.

retrocedere, to go back, back up.

retta, stand, resistance, support; dar ——, to listen, give heed.

rettitudine, rectitude, uprightness.

retto, right, upright.

rialzarsi, to get up again.

riapertura, reopening.

riaprire, to open again.

riassumersi, to be summed up.

riaversi, to recover one's strength, regain consciousness.

ribelle, rebellious.

ricambiare, to repay, return.

ricambio, interchange.

ricchezza, riches, wealth.

ricciolino, ringlet, curl.

ricciolo, curl, ringlet, lock.

ricciuto, curly.

ricco, rich.

ricerca, research, inquiry, search.

ricevere, to receive.

richiamare, to recall.

ricominciare, to begin anew.

ricomparire, to reappear.

ricomporre, to compose again.

riconducere, to conduct back.

riconobbero, pret. of riconoscere.

riconoscere, to recognize.

ricordare, to recall, bring to mind; ——si (di), to remember.

ricordo, remembrance.

ricorrente, recurrent.

ricorrere, to run over, reflect upon, have recourse to.

ricoverarsi, to take refuge.