used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
ArcadianounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪdiə/
a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
From this reading “It is Arcadia,” sighed Sidney.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
a game played with playing cards
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
CavendishnounUS /ˈkævəndɪʃ/
British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
recognizable; marked
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is Arcadia,” sighed Sidney.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is Arcadia,” sighed Sidney.
ItaliansnounUS /ˌɪˈtæljənz/
plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
a particular point in time
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
optimisticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
postaladjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstəl/
of or relating to the system for delivering mail
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
one of four equal parts
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
do one's shopping
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading “It is Arcadia,” sighed Sidney.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “It is Arcadia,” sighed Sidney.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
Sorrento
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From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
the upper part of anything
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Every time we came out upon one of those balconies to rest and looked down on that blue, blue sea I knew we were ‘under the walls of paradise’ in reality.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN HONOR OF A QUEEN Miss Cavendish was not disappointed in her optimistic belief in the kindliness of the Italians, for after Sorrento was reached and the three tired, but happy travellers had decided to quarter themselves in an old monastery set in an orange grove, they undertook a journey into the village of flowers for the purpose of buying postal cards.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I knew it the moment our little boat stopped at that old stone landing and we went up, up that vaulted passageway to the top of the bluff.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
which person or people
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A smile, a word of appreciation to the good old woman who kept the shop, and they were loaded with favors; huge bunches of roses were bestowed upon them, oranges of a size and flavor not before discovered, were offered them.
