used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
(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 On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
atmospherically
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From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
being joined in close association
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
Dodnoun
the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
divisible by two
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
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 On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
the act of departing
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
insinuatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
Lungarno
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From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
Mafferton
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From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
Mafferton's
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From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
mommanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
Pompeiinoun
ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
Portheris
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From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
a special situation
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At Pompeii I had exerted myself in his interest to such an extent that Mr. Mafferton detached himself from Mrs. Portheris and attached himself to momma for the drive home.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Little did I realise that one could be too agreeable in a good cause.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Dod had been banished from the Portheris party, and he groaned over the reflection that it was his own fault.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the Lungarno in Florence, in the cool of the evening, we walked together, the Senator, momma, Dicky, and I. Dicky radiated depression, if such a thing is atmospherically possible; we all moved in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dicky insinuated himself with difficulty into Mr. Mafferton's vacant place opposite Mrs. Portheris, and even before the carriages started I saw that he was going to have a bad time.
