adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
Altiera
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From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
Assunta
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From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
Bertuccio
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From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
cornnounUS /kɔːrn/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
donkey's
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From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
husknounUS /hʌsk/
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
panniernounUS /ˈpæniər/
either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
Pietro
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From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
Pietro's
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From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
Pronta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
San
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From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
Signorinanoun
an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to “Miss”, it is either used alone or before a name
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If the Signorina means to climb the Monte Altiera she must start before the sun is high."
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The varying degrees of the donkey's resignation were registered exactly in the changing angles at which his right ear was cocked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading San Pietro and Bertuccio were waiting at the doorway, both blinking sleepily in the morning air.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Pronta!" called Assunta, who was putting the finishing touches on saddle and luncheon basket.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading At San Pietro's right side hung a tiny pannier, covered by a fringed white napkin, above which lay a small flask decorated with corn husk and gay yarn, where red wine sparkled like rubies in the sunshine.
