touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
(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 Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOSQUITOES AND MONACO.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Perhaps it is the noise of the city that scares them.
rid of obstructions
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
highly-pitched
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From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it is the noise of the city that scares them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it is the noise of the city that scares them.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
MONACOnounUS /ˈmɑːnəkoʊ/
a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera
From this reading MOSQUITOES AND MONACO.
MOSQUITOESnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading MOSQUITOES AND MONACO.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Perhaps it is the noise of the city that scares them.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it is the noise of the city that scares them.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
scaresnounUS /skerz/
plural of “scare” — sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
From this reading Perhaps it is the noise of the city that scares them.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it is the noise of the city that scares them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps it is the noise of the city that scares them.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading The people live in the street as much as possible, and therein conduct their converse in highly-pitched notes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
unbearablyadverbUS /ənˈberəbli/
to an unbearable degree
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to the end of October, in ordinary seasons, the mosquitoes hold their own against all comers along the full length of the Riviera.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For some unexplained reasons they clear out earlier from Genoa, though the atmosphere may be as unbearably close as at other points of the coast which mosquitoes have in most melancholy manner marked as their own.
