Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

later than; following

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

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From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

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

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob had now completely recovered his health and spirits.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading David's classical taste was stimulated.

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From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Bob had now completely recovered his health and spirits.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David's classical taste was stimulated.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The prospect of this journey gave them unusual delight.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The prospect of this journey gave them unusual delight.

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

From this reading Bob had now completely recovered his health and spirits.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Bob had now completely recovered his health and spirits.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Bob had now completely recovered his health and spirits.

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

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The prospect of this journey gave them unusual delight.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Bob had now completely recovered his health and spirits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The prospect of this journey gave them unusual delight.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Bob had now completely recovered his health and spirits.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Bob had now completely recovered his health and spirits.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

emotionally aroused

From this reading David's classical taste was stimulated.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading David's classical taste was stimulated.

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

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

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

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The prospect of this journey gave them unusual delight.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The prospect of this journey gave them unusual delight.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The prospect of this journey gave them unusual delight.

a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.

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

From this reading Clive's poetic interest in so renowned a place was roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading _Pompeii, the City of the Dead.--The Monuments of the Past.--Temples, Towers, and Palaces.--Tombs and Monuments.--Theatres and Amphitheatres.--Streets and Squares._ A few days after their ascent of Vesuvius, the whole party started off to visit Pompeii.