used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
having companions or an escort
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
Antonio
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From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
contenting
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From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
courageouslyadverbUS /kərˈeɪdʒəsli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
di
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From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
a social unit living together
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
Gabrie
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From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
Lorenzo
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From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
Magistero
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From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
on one occasion
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
organistnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənəst/
a person who plays an organ
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
privationnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
with low volume
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
San
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From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
Scuola
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From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
carry out
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
Venutellis
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From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
ViaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading For two months, courageously and quietly, she had lived on study and privation in a garret of Via San Lorenzo, in the family of a strolling musician, who had once been an organist near her home.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On Christmas Eve (Old Style) Regina and Antonio went to the Princess's reception.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were accompanied by a little blonde lady, modestly attired in black.
which person or people
From this reading It was Gabrie, the Master's daughter, who had realised her dream of finishing her studies in Rome at the _Scuola di Magistero_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Venutellis had offered her hospitality, but she had refused it, contenting herself with visiting at their house and allowing them occasionally to take her to the theatre.
