used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
in addition
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
CafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
Carmela
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From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
demanding attention
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
divisible by two
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
opinion or judgment
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
GreconounUS /ˈɡrekoʊ/
Spanish painter (born in Greece) remembered for his religious works characterized by elongated human forms and dramatic use of color (1541-1614)
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, Olive," she said, "Orazio says he will not marry her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a scandal."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a scandal."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
take in marriage
From this reading "Oh, Olive," she said, "Orazio says he will not marry her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, Olive," she said, "Orazio says he will not marry her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Olive," she said, "Orazio says he will not marry her.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
Orazio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Olive," she said, "Orazio says he will not marry her.
PiazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, Olive," she said, "Orazio says he will not marry her.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Oh, Olive," she said, "Orazio says he will not marry her.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading It is a scandal."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He has heard such things about her from his friends, and even in the Cafe Greco....
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
Tolomei
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Olive was tired, and now that she was alone she knew that she was also a little afraid, so that she lingered on the way and went slowly up the stairs of the house in the Piazza Tolomei.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Oh, Olive," she said, "Orazio says he will not marry her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Carmela answered her ring at the bell; her face was swollen and her eyes were red with crying, and the little lamp she carried shook in her hand.
