used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
anew
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
ante-chamber
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From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
apostolicadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈstɔːlɪk/
of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
from appearances alone
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
a person who is in charge
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
Claire's
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From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
Cæsars
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From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
a movement into or inward
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
divisible by two
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
moving swiftly
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
set up or found
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
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 A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
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 What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
Marion
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From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
and nothing more
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
the act of departing politely
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
PopesnounUS /poʊpz/
plural of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
sight-seeing
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From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
in the near future
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
moving very fast
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
in a swift manner
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
accept gladly
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
at the time that
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
in or at the place that
From this reading What followed seemed like a dream--the swift drive through populous streets, with glimpses of stately buildings and narrow, picturesque ways; the passing under a great, sounding arch into a court, where the soft splash of a fountain was heard as soon as the carriage stopped; the ascent of an apparently interminable flight of stone steps, and pausing at length on a landing, where an open door gave access to an ante-chamber, and thence through parting curtains to a long _salon_, where a pretty, elderly lady rose to give Marion greeting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with little pause for sight-seeing on the way that Marion made her journey to Rome.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A few days in Paris constituted her only delay; then, flying swiftly down through Italy--reserving until later the pleasure of seeing the beautiful historic cities which she passed--she did not stop again until she found herself within the walls of Rome.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And not even the fact of entering by means of a prosaic railway could lessen the thrill with which she realized that she was indeed within the city of the Cæsars and the Popes--the city that since the beginning of historic time has been the chief center of the earth, the mistress of the world, and the seat of the apostolic throne.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was strange to feel herself in this place of memories, yet to step into a modern railway station, resounding with noise and bustle; but even Rome was forgotten when she found herself in Claire's arms, and Claire's sweet voice bade her welcome.
