used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
Avenida
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From this reading We drove up one side of the Avenida de Liberdade and down the other.
BelemnounUS /ˌbeˈlem/
port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin
From this reading When we had exhausted the Avenida I suggested going on to Belem.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
ciceronenounUS /ˈsɪsəroʊn/
a guide who conducts and informs sightseers
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading We drove up one side of the Avenida de Liberdade and down the other.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We drove up one side of the Avenida de Liberdade and down the other.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading We drove up one side of the Avenida de Liberdade and down the other.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When we had exhausted the Avenida I suggested going on to Belem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
the act of departing
From this reading When we had exhausted the Avenida I suggested going on to Belem.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we had exhausted the Avenida I suggested going on to Belem.
Hilda
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From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
Lalage
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From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
Liberdade
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From this reading We drove up one side of the Avenida de Liberdade and down the other.
LisbonnounUS /ˈlɪzbən/
capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lalage did not seem pleased.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When we had exhausted the Avenida I suggested going on to Belem.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We drove up one side of the Avenida de Liberdade and down the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Lalage did not seem pleased.
plyverbUS /plaɪ/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lalage did not seem pleased.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We drove up one side of the Avenida de Liberdade and down the other.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When we had exhausted the Avenida I suggested going on to Belem.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We drove up one side of the Avenida de Liberdade and down the other.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We drove up one side of the Avenida de Liberdade and down the other.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I did the duty of a good cicerone by pointing out the fountains, trees and other objects of interest which Lalage and Hilda were sure to see for themselves.
at the time that
From this reading When we had exhausted the Avenida I suggested going on to Belem.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lalage, Hilda, and I went for a drive in one of the attractive carriages which ply for hire in the Lisbon streets.
