used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
any thing at all
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
BaedekernounUS /ˈbeɪdəkər/
German publisher of a series of travel guidebooks (1801-1859)
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
BASTIDA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
bluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
BolognanounUS /bəˈloʊni/
the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
brownsnounUS /braʊnz/
plural of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
disembarking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
embarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
at any time
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
graysnounUS /ɡreɪz/
plural of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
hill-towns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
itinerarynounUS /aɪˈtɪnəreri/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
medievaladjectiveUS /mɪˈdiːvəl/
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
and nothing more
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
pinksnounUS /pɪŋks/
plural of “pink” — a light shade of red
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
with speed
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
express in words
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
for a short time
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
slimyadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪmi/
covered with or resembling slime
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
strongholdsnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊldz/
plural of “stronghold” — a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
carry out
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
precisely as stated
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
visualizedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪzd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
at the time that
From this reading MARIA BASTIDA In studying out my itinerary at Florence I came upon the homely advice in Baedeker that in Venice “care should be taken in embarking and disembarking, especially when the tide is low, exposing the slimy lower steps.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It grew dark shortly after that and the country was only favored by the rich radiance of the moon which made it more picturesque and romantic, but less definite and distinguishable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was early evening as we pulled out of Florence; and for a while the country was much the same as it had been in the south--hill-towns, medieval bridges and strongholds, the prevailing solid browns, pinks, grays and blues of the architecture, the white oxen, pigs and shabby carts, but gradually, as we neared Bologna, things seemed to take on a very modern air of factories, wide streets, thoroughly modern suburbs and the like.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading That, as much as anything I had ever read, visualized this wonder city to me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading These Italian cities, not being large, end so quickly that before you can say Jack Robinson you are out of them and away, far into the country.
