used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
a quantity of money
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
CAVA
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From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
environsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
the act of departing
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
guidebooknounUS /ˈɡaɪdbʊk/
something that offers basic information or instruction
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
Irma
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From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
Jim
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From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
leafagenoun
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
Marion
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From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
not any; not one
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
Paestum
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From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
in the near future
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
VesuviusnounUS /vəˈsuːviəs/
a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading CAVA AND BEYOND Uncle Jim had volunteered no explanation about Paestum, neither Aunt Caroline nor Marion had spoken on the subject, and Irma had been too busy packing to study her guidebook.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon passing the thickly settled environs of Naples they were in a region of small farms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a while, they had passed the slopes of Vesuvius, and then began to realize, by the panting of their engine, that they were going up hill.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading So as they left Naples, as she looked from the railway carriage, she could but wonder what was before her.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading The season had been late, and the vines were not far advanced, but there were many workers in the fields and some of the vines trained on poles showed a certain amount of leafage.
