used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WINTER IN THE ETERNAL CITY.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
(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 In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
Bereford
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From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A WINTER IN THE ETERNAL CITY.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading A WINTER IN THE ETERNAL CITY.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
far-famedadjective
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
a long fixed look
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
Gerald
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From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
a state of high honor
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WINTER IN THE ETERNAL CITY.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
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 Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
Rosamond's
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From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
St
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From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WINTER IN THE ETERNAL CITY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Many visions arose before Lady Rosamond's mind as she contemplated the magnificent ruins that met her at every gaze.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the company of several acquaintances they visited scenes of impressive and peculiar interest: St. Peter's, in all its glory, rising from its piazza of stately columns and fountains, something too grand for description.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald Bereford was now enjoying the soft summer breezes, blue skies and golden sunshine of an Italian climate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His health seemed to improve as he neared the far-famed city--the eternal city--the gigantic monument of what has been in ages of the mighty past.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A WINTER IN THE ETERNAL CITY.
