Chapter I

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

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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

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 Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

with brightness

From this reading Four miles to sea, Capri nestled brightly in the semi-darkness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

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From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery

From this reading Four miles to sea, Capri nestled brightly in the semi-darkness.

without doubt or question

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The riding lights of a score of sea craft shone palely.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

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From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

divisible by two

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four miles to sea, Capri nestled brightly in the semi-darkness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

ten 10s

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

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

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

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

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

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 Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The riding lights of a score of sea craft shone palely.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

female equine animal

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Four miles to sea, Capri nestled brightly in the semi-darkness.

the light of the Moon

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading Four miles to sea, Capri nestled brightly in the semi-darkness.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

in a manner lacking interest or vitality

From this reading The riding lights of a score of sea craft shone palely.

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From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The riding lights of a score of sea craft shone palely.

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From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

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From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading The riding lights of a score of sea craft shone palely.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The riding lights of a score of sea craft shone palely.

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From this reading Four miles to sea, Capri nestled brightly in the semi-darkness.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The riding lights of a score of sea craft shone palely.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading In the moonlight the rocky shore line for half a mile or more was almost as clearly defined as by day.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

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

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

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

From this reading Four miles to sea, Capri nestled brightly in the semi-darkness.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

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

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

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

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading A hundred precipitous feet below, the oily waters of the bay gleamed like highly polished glass.

in or at the place that

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay A Ritz-Paramount Picture starring RUDOLPH VALENTINO Made in the United States of America Even for southern Italy, where superlative scenery is as common as wine, the view from the terrace of the Café Del Mare on such a night was enchanting.