used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
admissibleadjectiveUS /ədˈmɪsəbəl/
deserving to be admitted
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
(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 On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
carnivalsnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəlz/
plural of “carnival” — a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
Corso
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From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
a social unit living together
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
frescos
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From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
the act of giving
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
ten 10s
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
cut with a saw
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
sculpturenounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
sculpture-gallery
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From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
shabbilyadverb
so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
not in physical motion
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
tarnishedverbUS /ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
From this reading It has faded frescos, and tarnished gilding, and green blinds, and a few damask chairs still remain in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
VaticannounUS /ˈvætɪkən/
the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
precisely as stated
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On Monday we all went to the sculpture-gallery of the Vatican, and saw as much of the sculpture as we could in the three hours during which the public are admissible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
at the time that
From this reading There were a few things which I really enjoyed, and a few moments during which I really seemed to see them; but it is in vain to attempt giving the impression produced by masterpieces of art, and most in vain when we see them best.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is a small balcony, looking down on the Corso, which probably has often been filled with a merry little family party, in the carnivals of days long past.
a late time of life
From this reading The palace is about two hundred and fifty years old, and looks as if it had never been a very cheerful place; most shabbily and scantily furnished, moreover, and as chill as any cellar.
