used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I used to go about London saying "Rimini, Rimini," just for the sheer joy of the syllables.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading IN WHICH THE WYNNES AND OURSELVES MAKE A JOURNEY TO ITALY AND FIND THE MIDDLE AGES Since the events described in the last chapter I have been a traveller.
(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 We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE WYNNES AND OURSELVES MAKE A JOURNEY TO ITALY AND FIND THE MIDDLE AGES Since the events described in the last chapter I have been a traveller.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I had at last consented I began (as often happens) to be enthusiastic.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When I had at last consented I began (as often happens) to be enthusiastic.
for the reason that
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I had at last consented I began (as often happens) to be enthusiastic.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading IN WHICH THE WYNNES AND OURSELVES MAKE A JOURNEY TO ITALY AND FIND THE MIDDLE AGES Since the events described in the last chapter I have been a traveller.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading When I had at last consented I began (as often happens) to be enthusiastic.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading IN WHICH THE WYNNES AND OURSELVES MAKE A JOURNEY TO ITALY AND FIND THE MIDDLE AGES Since the events described in the last chapter I have been a traveller.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading When I had at last consented I began (as often happens) to be enthusiastic.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading IN WHICH THE WYNNES AND OURSELVES MAKE A JOURNEY TO ITALY AND FIND THE MIDDLE AGES Since the events described in the last chapter I have been a traveller.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I used to go about London saying "Rimini, Rimini," just for the sheer joy of the syllables.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I used to go about London saying "Rimini, Rimini," just for the sheer joy of the syllables.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I had at last consented I began (as often happens) to be enthusiastic.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When I had at last consented I began (as often happens) to be enthusiastic.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH THE WYNNES AND OURSELVES MAKE A JOURNEY TO ITALY AND FIND THE MIDDLE AGES Since the events described in the last chapter I have been a traveller.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
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
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journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
undertake a journey or trip
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the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I used to go about London saying "Rimini, Rimini," just for the sheer joy of the syllables.
and nothing more
From this reading I used to go about London saying "Rimini, Rimini," just for the sheer joy of the syllables.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
immediately past
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
engage in
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading IN WHICH THE WYNNES AND OURSELVES MAKE A JOURNEY TO ITALY AND FIND THE MIDDLE AGES Since the events described in the last chapter I have been a traveller.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
NaominounUS /neɪˈoʊmi/
the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
Naomi's
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From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When I had at last consented I began (as often happens) to be enthusiastic.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
Rimini
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From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I used to go about London saying "Rimini, Rimini," just for the sheer joy of the syllables.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I used to go about London saying "Rimini, Rimini," just for the sheer joy of the syllables.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
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superlativenounUS /sʊˈpɜːrlətɪv/
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
syllablesnounUS /ˈsɪləbəlz/
plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading I used to go about London saying "Rimini, Rimini," just for the sheer joy of the syllables.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
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employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I used to go about London saying "Rimini, Rimini," just for the sheer joy of the syllables.
precisely as stated
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
at the time that
From this reading When I had at last consented I began (as often happens) to be enthusiastic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I forget if I have mentioned that Naomi has a brother Frank, a journalist, with a pretty wife and three children.
Wynne
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From this reading We do not see very much of them, as they live out of London, but these children having been ordered the best kind of sea bathing, and Mr. Wynne--Frank, and Naomi's father--having generously put his hand deep into his pocket, and Naomi having talked me round, we all went to Rimini to bathe; because good authorities said that Rimini bathing was of the superlative best.
WYNNES
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