Chapter X · Gwen Has a Visitor

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

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

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

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

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

From this reading Why, yes, she couldn't be mistaken.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was certainly the woman Cecca, the beautiful model down at Mr. Colin Churchill's studio!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

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From this reading It was certainly the woman Cecca, the beautiful model down at Mr. Colin Churchill's studio!

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was certainly the woman Cecca, the beautiful model down at Mr. Colin Churchill's studio!

possessive form of “churchill” — English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading It was certainly the woman Cecca, the beautiful model down at Mr. Colin Churchill's studio!

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From this reading It was certainly the woman Cecca, the beautiful model down at Mr. Colin Churchill's studio!

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading What on earth could she be coming here for?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

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From this reading Why, yes, she couldn't be mistaken.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading What on earth could she be coming here for?

a movement into or inward

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading How very extraordinary and mysterious!

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

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

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading What on earth could she be coming here for?

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How very extraordinary and mysterious!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

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

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

most important element

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Why, yes, she couldn't be mistaken.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading It was certainly the woman Cecca, the beautiful model down at Mr. Colin Churchill's studio!

small Peruvian evergreen with broad rounded head and slender pendant branches with attractive clusters of greenish flowers followed by clusters of rose-pink fruits

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was certainly the woman Cecca, the beautiful model down at Mr. Colin Churchill's studio!

of an obscure nature

From this reading How very extraordinary and mysterious!

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

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What on earth could she be coming here for?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

cut with a saw

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading It was certainly the woman Cecca, the beautiful model down at Mr. Colin Churchill's studio!

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

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

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

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

precisely as stated

From this reading How very extraordinary and mysterious!

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

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

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What on earth could she be coming here for?

at the time that

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, yes, she couldn't be mistaken.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading |In the gardens of the Villa Panormi, Gwen Howard-Russell was walking up and down by herself one morning, a few days later, among the winter flowers (for it was now January), when she saw a figure she fancied she could recognise entering cautiously at the main gate by the high road to the Ponte Molle.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was certainly the woman Cecca, the beautiful model down at Mr. Colin Churchill's studio!

an affirmative

From this reading Why, yes, she couldn't be mistaken.