# First Italian Readings

## Part 11

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=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=, manoeuvre.

=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.