used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
(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 All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
Andrea
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From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
ArenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
Juliet
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From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
lad's
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From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
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 The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
being perceived or observed
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
and nothing more
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
Pietro
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From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
ROSETTEnounUS /rəˈset/
an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
Identical; not different.
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
turnstilenounUS /ˈtɜːrnstaɪl/
a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering
From this reading The show was to open the next morning at ten o'clock, and long before that time there was an eager crowd at the turnstile.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading BLUE ROSETTE Pietro noticed the lad's dejection and exerted himself to the utmost to divert him.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading All was in order--the birds of the various exhibits being arranged in cages in different compartments.
VeronanounUS /vərˈoʊnə/
a city in Veneto on the River Adige
From this reading After a good dinner he proceeded to show him the sights of Verona, at the same time telling him interesting tales about the Arena, the beautiful gardens, and the palaces of olden time.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
at the time that
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Andrea remained listless, only rousing when his proposed a visit to the tomb of Romeo and Juliet which was the one place his mother had charged him to see.
