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Among the Brigands

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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_Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.
Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.
It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.
But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.
Salerno has a history full of events of the most varied and stirring character.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Among the Brigands

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Among the Brigands is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.
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Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.
/səˈlernoʊ ɪz ə ˈlʌvli pleɪs ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd æt ðə ekˈstreməti ʌv ə beɪ laɪk ˈneɪpəlz ʌv wɪtʃ ɪt meɪ biː kɔːld ə ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
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It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.
/ɪt ɪz prəˈtektɪd frʌm ðə waɪnd baɪ ðə haɪ hɪlz ðæt enˈsɜːrkəl ɪt ənd ɪts dɪˈlɪʃəs ˈklaɪmət meɪks ɪt ə ɡreɪt rɪˈzɔːrt fɔːr ˈɪnvələdz/
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But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.
/bʌt ˈfɔːrmərli səˈlernoʊ hæd ə ˈdɪfərənt ˈkerɪktər ənd wʌn fɑːr mɔːr ˈprɑːmənənt ɪn ðə aɪz ʌv ðə wɜːrld/
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Salerno has a history full of events of the most varied and stirring character.
/səˈlernoʊ hæz ə ˈhɪstəri fʊl ʌv ɪˈvents ʌv ðə moʊst ˈverid ənd ˈstɜːrɪŋ ˈkerɪktər/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Bandits noun US /ˈbændəts/

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading “_Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.”

encircle verb US /enˈsɜːrkəl/

form or draw a circle around

From this reading “It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.”

invalids noun US /ˈɪnvələdz/

plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading “It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.”

miniature noun US /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading “Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.”

Naples noun US /ˈneɪpəlz/

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading “_Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.”

Predicament noun US /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading “_Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.”

resort noun US /rɪˈzɔːrt/

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading “It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.”

Salerno noun US /səˈlernoʊ/

a battle in World War II; the port was captured by United States troops in September 1943

From this reading “_Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

ArgumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

BanditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

baynounUS /beɪ/

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

DrivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

encircleverbUS /enˈsɜːrkəl/

form or draw a circle around

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Salerno has a history full of events of the most varied and stirring character.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/

at a previous time

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Salerno has a history full of events of the most varied and stirring character.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Salerno has a history full of events of the most varied and stirring character.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

hillsnounUS /hɪlz/

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Salerno has a history full of events of the most varied and stirring character.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/

plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Salerno has a history full of events of the most varied and stirring character.

NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

Paestum

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From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

PredicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

SalernonounUS /səˈlernoʊ/

a battle in World War II; the port was captured by United States troops in September 1943

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

SensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

SituationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Salerno has a history full of events of the most varied and stirring character.

sulkyadjective

sullen or moody

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

TemplesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

TraitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/

characterized by variety

From this reading Salerno has a history full of events of the most varied and stirring character.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Salerno is a lovely place, situated at the extremity of a bay, like Naples, of which it may be called a miniature.

windnounUS /waɪnd/

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It is protected from the wind by the high hills that encircle it, and its delicious climate makes it a great resort for invalids.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Salerno and the sulky Driver.--Paestum and its Temples.--A great Sensation.--An unpleasant Predicament.--Is the Driver a Traitor?--Is he in League with Bandits?--Arguments about the Situation, and what each thought about it._ After a very pleasant drive through a country as beautiful as it had been ever since they left Naples, the party reached Salerno, where they passed the night.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But formerly Salerno had a different character, and one far more prominent in the eyes of the world.

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