used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
arbiternounUS /ˈɑːrbɪtər/
someone with the power to settle matters at will
From this reading "Dinner on board, followed by a dance," said Phyllis, as arbiter of the procedure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Dinner on board, followed by a dance," said Phyllis, as arbiter of the procedure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Dinner on board, followed by a dance," said Phyllis, as arbiter of the procedure.
cafesnounUS /ˌkæˈfeɪz/
plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading "Dinner on board, followed by a dance," said Phyllis, as arbiter of the procedure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Dinner on board, followed by a dance," said Phyllis, as arbiter of the procedure.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
divisible by two
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Dinner on board, followed by a dance," said Phyllis, as arbiter of the procedure.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
GenoesenounUS /ˈdʒenoʊs/
a native or resident of Genoa
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
HeathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
interludenounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
full of life and energy
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
oppressivelyadverb
in a heavy and oppressive way
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
Phyllis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dinner on board, followed by a dance," said Phyllis, as arbiter of the procedure.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading "Dinner on board, followed by a dance," said Phyllis, as arbiter of the procedure.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
with low volume
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
RIVIERAnounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dinner on board, followed by a dance," said Phyllis, as arbiter of the procedure.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
sight-seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
that is looked for
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
SuperbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
except if; if not
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
unruffledadjectiveUS /ənˈrʌfəld/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
a Caucasian
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE RIVIERA The _White Heather_ swung quietly at her moorings in the harbor of Genoa the Superb.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Genoa is so shut in by its amphitheatre of hills that unless a gale blows from the west its bay is unruffled, and its atmosphere oppressively hot during the day, even in the winter months.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few hasty invitations sent out to British residents in Genoa met with general acceptance, and the lull between afternoon tea and the more formal meal was a grateful interlude.
yacht's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lively company on board, tired after a day's sight-seeing, had left the marble streets and palace cafes to the Genoese, and sought the pleasant seclusion of the yacht's airy promenade deck.
