used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There always was something of a crowd there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
basilicanounUS /bəˈsɪlɪkə/
an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
From this reading In the evenings, she saw Him walking to and fro on the steps of the basilica.
blackmailverbUS /ˈblækmeɪl/
exert pressure on someone through threats
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There always was something of a crowd there.
Crowe
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From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evenings, she saw Him walking to and fro on the steps of the basilica.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
fro
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From this reading In the evenings, she saw Him walking to and fro on the steps of the basilica.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
HadriannounUS /ˈhædriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the evenings, she saw Him walking to and fro on the steps of the basilica.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
Liblab
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From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
Sant
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From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the evenings, she saw Him walking to and fro on the steps of the basilica.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
ShamblesnounUS /ˈʃæmbəlz/
a condition of great disorder
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the evenings, she saw Him walking to and fro on the steps of the basilica.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There always was something of a crowd there.
make square
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In the evenings, she saw Him walking to and fro on the steps of the basilica.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There always was something of a crowd there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
VaticannounUS /ˈvætɪkən/
the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Their idea was to wait for an opportunity to push their scheme of blackmail.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading In the evenings, she saw Him walking to and fro on the steps of the basilica.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Liblab deputation had returned to England: but Jerry Sant and Mrs. Crowe hung on at a decent little hotel in Two Shambles Street, which was convenient to the English quarter.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Most of each day, Mrs. Crowe was in the Square of St. Peter's, looking up at the Vatican, hoping for the apparition of Hadrian at His window.
