used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
cafesnounUS /ˌkæˈfeɪz/
plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
GaribaldinounUS /ˌɡærəˈbɔːldi/
Italian patriot whose conquest of Sicily and Naples led to the formation of the Italian state (1807-1882)
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
Independenza
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From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
Liberta
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From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
on one occasion
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
PiazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
only a very short time before
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
do one's shopping
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
relating to human society and its members
From this reading But its most gratifying feature, to one forcibly removed from social intercourse, is its outlook.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
Valedolmo
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From this reading If one must go to jail at all one could scarcely choose a more entertaining jail than that of Valedolmo.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
washing-trough
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From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It occupies a structure which was once a palace; and its cells, planned for other purposes, are spacious.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows command the Piazza Garibaldi, which is the social centre of the town; it contains the village post, the fountain, the tobacco shop, the washing-trough, and the two rival cafes, the 'Independenza' and the 'Liberta.'
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The piazza is always dirty and noisy--that goes without saying--but on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, it is peculiarly dirty and noisy.
