used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
Beppino
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
a small house with a single story
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was still undecided what to do when she reached the cottage.
evacuateverbUS /ɪˈvækjəeɪt/
move out of an unsafe location into safety
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
GaribaldinounUS /ˌɡærəˈbɔːldi/
Italian patriot whose conquest of Sicily and Naples led to the formation of the Italian state (1807-1882)
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
Lucia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
Nana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
information about recent and important events
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She was still undecided what to do when she reached the cottage.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
scornedadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still undecided what to do when she reached the cottage.
express in words
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As their cottage was the farthest north on the road, it would be the nearest to the Austrian guns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading She was still undecided what to do when she reached the cottage.
precisely as stated
From this reading Personally Lucia scorned the very idea of the Austrian guns, but she could not help realizing the danger to Nana and Beppino and Garibaldi.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was still undecided what to do when she reached the cottage.
at the time that
From this reading LOST When the soldiers had climbed out of sight into the mountains, Maria walked slowly back to find her mother, and Lucia after a hurried good-by ran home to tell Nana and Beppino the news.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was far more worried over the possible order to evacuate than she would admit.
