1900
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From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
anew
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
companion's
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From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
custode
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From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
diplomatnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæt/
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
ELEANOR
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From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
with resolute determination
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ROMAN FRIENDS.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
Harcourt
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From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
a room where books are kept
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
easily agitated
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
on the contrary
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
To recall to mind.
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
ROMANadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading ROMAN FRIENDS.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
cut with a saw
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
self-willnoun
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
and nothing more
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
term of address for a man
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
the season of growth
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
stormingverbUS /ˈstɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
VaticannounUS /ˈvætɪkən/
the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
precisely as stated
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
at the time that
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
William
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From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading But Sir William's great height and bulk, aided by his pretty companion's self-will, simply carried us through the gates by their natural momentum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We spent our April fortnight there, of which I specially remember some amusing hours with Sir William Harcourt.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _ELEANOR_ The spring of the following year (1900) saw us again in Rome.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I see myself, for instance, as a rather nervous tourist in his wake and that of the very determined wife of a young diplomat, storming the Vatican library at an hour when a bland _custode_ assured us firmly it was _not_ open to visitors.
