Chapter III · Chapter 3

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Mrs. Holt had I think enjoyed her life.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

set up or found

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Holt had I think enjoyed her life.

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From this reading Mrs. Holt had I think enjoyed her life.

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From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Mrs. Holt had I think enjoyed her life.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mrs. Holt had I think enjoyed her life.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Holt had I think enjoyed her life.

absolutely essential

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

not used up

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

Identical; not different.

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Mrs. Holt had I think enjoyed her life.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

up to a particular time

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading WESTERN.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One place was the same to them as another, and it was necessary that they should at any rate exist until the term had expired for which they had let their house.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The Holts travelled about during the whole of that year, passing the summer in Switzerland and the autumn in the north of Italy, and found themselves at Rome in November, with the intention of remaining there for the winter.