used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
Alphonse
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From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
Anjounoun
a former province of western France in the Loire valley
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
BourbonnounUS /ˈbɜːrbən/
a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
of short duration or distance
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
give a description of
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
dynastiesnounUS /ˈdaɪnəstiz/
plural of “dynasty” — a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
else
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From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
Emanuel
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From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Poor Neapolitans!" exclaimed Uncle Jim.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
facadenounUS /fəˈsɑːd/
the face or front of a building
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
a social unit living together
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
set up or found
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
Frederic
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From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
Hohenstaufen
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From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
Irma
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From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
Jim
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From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
JoachimnounUS /ˌjoʊˈɑːkɪm/
Hungarian violinist and composer (1831-1907)
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
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 It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
Murat
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From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
NAPLESnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
Neapolitans
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From this reading "Poor Neapolitans!" exclaimed Uncle Jim.
NEIGHBORHOODnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
not any; not one
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor Neapolitans!" exclaimed Uncle Jim.
on the contrary
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
Roger
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From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
cut with a saw
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
scoffverbUS /skɔːf/
laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A more experienced traveller might have been less interested in the Royal Palace, but, since it was her first palace, Irma found in it an air of romance that Uncle Jim was inclined to scoff at.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
at the time that
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So she made rather brief notes, which, when she reached home would recall what she had seen, so that she could then describe at greater length to the family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a long, imposing building, with eight statues on the facade, representing the different dynasties that had governed Naples: Roger the Norman, Frederic II of Hohenstaufen, Charles I of Anjou, Alphonse I, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Joachim Murat, and Victor Emanuel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading NAPLES AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD At Naples Irma saw that if she attempted to record half that interested her, no diary would be large enough, and if she tried to describe things at length, there would be time for little else.
