used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
cleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
in or to another place
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
every person
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
Fillettino
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From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
immemorialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
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 There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is nothing of the kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps it rains more often, and there are fewer people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There is a decent appearance about it that is surprising; and though the houses are old and brown and poor, I did not see pigs in many rooms, nor did the little children beg of me, as they beg of everyone elsewhere.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Fillettino is a trifle cleaner than most towns of the same kind.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
villainousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪlənəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading Considering that its vicinity has been the scene of robbery, murder, and all manner of adventurous crime from time immemorial, I had expected to find it a villainous place.
