used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
ADOPTEDadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
anew
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
(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 But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
recognizable; marked
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
the act of departing
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
EtnanounUS /ˈetnə/
an inactive volcano in Sicily; last erupted in 1961; the highest volcano in Europe (10,500 feet)
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
yet to be or coming
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
on one occasion
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
and nothing more
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
go across or through
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
more desirable than another
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
SicilynounUS /ˈsɪsəli/
the Italian region on the island of Sicily
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
SyracusenounUS /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/
a city in central New York
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
Taormina
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From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
TATO
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From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading But Mr. Watson urged them strongly to visit Syracuse, since they were not likely to return to Sicily again and the most famous of all the ancient historic capitals was only a few hours' journey from Taormina.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So it was finally decided to pass a week in Syracuse before returning to the continent, and preparations were at once begun for their departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kenneth pleaded for one more day in which to finish his picture of Etna, and this was allowed him.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TATO IS ADOPTED They canvassed the subject of their future travels with considerable earnestness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Uncle John was bent upon getting to Rome and Venice, and from there to Paris, and the nieces were willing to go anywhere he preferred, as they were sure to enjoy every day of their trip in the old world.
