Chapter XIV

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From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

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

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

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

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

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

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

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From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

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From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

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From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

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From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

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From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

the area in which something exists or lives

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

containing or characterized by error

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

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

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

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

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

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

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

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From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

immediately past

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

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From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

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

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

a native or inhabitant of Naples

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

go across or through

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

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From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

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From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

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From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

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From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

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From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

confined on all sides

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

closely encircling

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

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From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

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From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

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

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time we have given glances at the different objects of curiosity as they presented themselves.

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

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

a person who changes location

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

under normal conditions

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Having determined to pass the remainder of the season in the vicinity of Naples, we have been employed, for the last week, in looking for a house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Bay of Naples, which is truly “_un pezzo di cielo caduto in terra_,”[9] is surrounded by country houses, of which a large number are to be let.

but in spite of that

From this reading Our aim has been the vicinity of the town; so far from it, as to escape its confusion and noise, and yet so near as to possess its conveniences.--The occupation has enabled us to see more of the modes of ordinary life, than a traveller usually gets in a hurried visit.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Villas in the Environs of Naples.--Castle of St Elmo.--Views from a Convent.--Villa of Cardinal Ruffo.--Beautiful View of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding Country.--Erroneous notions of Travellers.--Tasso’s House.--Sorrento.--The Campo Santo.--Mode of Interment.--The Lazzaroni.--Neapolitan Fruits.--Naples and New York.--Neapolitan Labourers.