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From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
Bastia
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From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
BRANDO
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From this reading THE GROTTO OF BRANDO.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
CorsenounUS /kɔːrs/
an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
CorsicanounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪkə/
an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
GROTTOnounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading THE GROTTO OF BRANDO.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
go away from a place
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
the act of departing
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
lighthousesnounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊsɪz/
plural of “lighthouse” — a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
not any; not one
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GROTTO OF BRANDO.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
peninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
quaintnessnoun
the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GROTTO OF BRANDO.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Cap Corse is the northern peninsula of Corsica, stretching out into the Mediterranean for many miles, like a long tongue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At its extremity are fine rocks and one or two lighthouses, but these we were fated not to see.
which person or people
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading We started from the hotel in good time, leaving behind No. 1, who preferred the quaintness of the Bastia architecture, and wished to sketch in the streets.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Notwithstanding the cold wind and the uncertain weather, we could not leave Bastia without an expedition in the Cap Corse direction.
