used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
(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 The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
almond-eyedadjective
having almond-shaped eyes
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
demurelyadverbUS /dɪˈmjʊrli/
in a demure manner
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
one or the other of two
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
else
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From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
entrancingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
the organ of sight
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
fidgetingverbUS /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
a long fixed look
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
only a very short time before
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
how
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From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
coated with paint
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My present companion did not seem able to appreciate any but physical beauty.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading If a good looking man came on board the train she glanced over him, demurely enough, but with the eye of a connoisseur.
unrolledverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊld/
past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
ViolanounUS /vaɪˈoʊlə/
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
VOLCANOnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The glorious beauty, however, of the painted skies and magnificent stretches of open country we were passing through affected her not at all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF THE VOLCANO The journey down to the City of Mexico, in itself, was a delight to me, and I felt how infinitely more I could have enjoyed it had Viola been with me.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading For four days, on either side of the train, America unrolled before us her vast tracts of entrancing beauty, from which I could hardly tear my gaze, and this little almond-eyed doll sat in a lump on the seat opposite me yawning and fidgeting, or else reading some childish book; or spent the time at the other end of the car playing with some American children on board the train.
