used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been but a few days in Naples.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had been but a few days in Naples.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
Chiaja
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
for the most part
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
the specified day of the month
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They had been but a few days in Naples.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They had been but a few days in Naples.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
furrowverbUS /ˈfɜːroʊ/
hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
a quick look
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
immediately past
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
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 Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
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 They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
come together
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
moundsnounUS /maʊndz/
plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading They had been but a few days in Naples.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
Posilippo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two Englishmen were--the one seated, the other reclined at length--on one of the mounds that furrow the ascent of Posilippo.
a Caucasian
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
which person or people
From this reading They were friends who had chanced to meet abroad unexpectedly, joined company, and travelled together for many months, chiefly in the East.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Before them spread the noiseless sea, basking in the sunshine, without visible ripple; to the left there was a distant glimpse through gaps of brushwood of the public gardens and white water of the Chiaja.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading NEARLY a year and a half has elapsed since the date of my last chapter.
