used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
alabasternounUS /ˈæləbæstər/
a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Pleasant," answered she, in a scarcely audible voice.
Antea
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From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
apple-blossoms
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From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
atriumnounUS /ˈeɪtriəm/
any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading "Pleasant," answered she, in a scarcely audible voice.
branchingadjectiveUS /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
having branches
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
carissima
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From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
Cinna
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From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading And she closed her eyes, as if sleep had seized her.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And she closed her eyes, as if sleep had seized her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And she closed her eyes, as if sleep had seized her.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
for this reason
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
hyacinthsnounUS /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/
plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And she closed her eyes, as if sleep had seized her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
pistachio-tree
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From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Pleasant," answered she, in a scarcely audible voice.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading And she closed her eyes, as if sleep had seized her.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Pleasant," answered she, in a scarcely audible voice.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading And she closed her eyes, as if sleep had seized her.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
the season of growth
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Pleasant," answered she, in a scarcely audible voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then sitting near her, he placed his palm on her hands, which were as pale as alabaster, and asked,-- "Is it pleasant for thee here, carissima?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the atrium, in spite of the fountain, the shady portico, and the early hour, it was extremely hot, for the marble was heated by the spring sun; but at a distance from the house there grew an old, branching pistachio-tree, which shaded a considerable area round about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the place was open, the breeze there was far greater than elsewhere; hence Cinna commanded to carry to that spot the litter, decked with hyacinths and apple-blossoms, in which Antea was resting.
