used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
AMALFI
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From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
besta
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From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
cabmen
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From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
carrozza
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From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
cockadenoun
an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
espied
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From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
a boy or man
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
coins made of gold
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
ina
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From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
Inglese
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From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
staying power
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
most important element
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
others
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From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
outstripverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪp/
be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
done under pressure
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
Sorrento
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From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
make square
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
TassonounUS /ˈtæsoʊ/
Italian poet who wrote an epic poem about the capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade (1544-1595)
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
the upper part of anything
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
vetturini
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From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading THE ROAD TO AMALFI The Hotel Victoria faces the bay of Naples.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His long legs enabled him to outstrip the others, and in an almost breathless voice he begged Uncle John to choose his carriage: "the besta carrozza ina town!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One tall fellow was dressed in a most imposing uniform of blue and gold, with a high hat bearing a cockade _a la Inglese_ and shiny top boots.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
whipsnounUS /wɪps/
plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
which person or people
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As our little party entered this street they were immediately espied by the vetturini, or cabmen, who rushed toward them with loud cries while they waved their whips frantically to attract attention.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Back of it are the famous gardens, and as you emerge from these you find yourself upon the narrow main street of Sorrento, not far from the Square of Tasso.
