used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
(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 COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
a boy or man
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
FERRALTI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
a man of refinement
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
a young female
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
on one occasion
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
in the near future
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
Sorrento
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
Tarantellanoun
music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they entered the pretty, circular hall devoted to the dance Louise gave a start of surprise.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
which person or people
From this reading A goodly audience had already assembled in the room, and among them the girl seemed to recognize an acquaintance, for after a brief hesitation she advanced and placed her hand in that of a gentleman who had risen on her entrance and hastened toward her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading COUNT FERRALTI At dinner it was announced that the famous Tarantella would be danced in the lower hall of the hotel at nine o'clock, and the girls told Uncle John that they must not miss this famous sight, which is one of the most unique in Sorrento, or indeed in all Italy.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Presently Louise turned with cheeks somewhat flushed and brought the gentleman to her party, introducing him to Uncle John and her cousins as Count Ferralti, whom she had once met in New York while he was on a visit to America.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a nice looking young fellow, Beth thought, and had a foreign and quite distinguished air.
