used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading “Want to go in?” asked Peter Homer, as they approached the entrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Want to go in?” asked Peter Homer, as they approached the entrance.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Want to go in?” asked Peter Homer, as they approached the entrance.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
ColiseumnounUS /ˌkɑːləˈsiːəm/
an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
From this reading “First, let’s go and hug the Coliseum,” said Patty, so they went in that direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading “First, let’s go and hug the Coliseum,” said Patty, so they went in that direction.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “Want to go in?” asked Peter Homer, as they approached the entrance.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First, let’s go and hug the Coliseum,” said Patty, so they went in that direction.
ForumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “First, let’s go and hug the Coliseum,” said Patty, so they went in that direction.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading “First, let’s go and hug the Coliseum,” said Patty, so they went in that direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
let's
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From this reading “First, let’s go and hug the Coliseum,” said Patty, so they went in that direction.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, not to-day,” said Patty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, not to-day,” said Patty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “Want to go in?” asked Peter Homer, as they approached the entrance.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
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 In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “First, let’s go and hug the Coliseum,” said Patty, so they went in that direction.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “First, let’s go and hug the Coliseum,” said Patty, so they went in that direction.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
to-day
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From this reading “No, not to-day,” said Patty.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading In the spacious, open carriage Patty and Violet sat facing Lancaster and Mr. Homer, and they drove slowly through the streets of Rome, remarking their favourite points of interest on either side.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Want to go in?” asked Peter Homer, as they approached the entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLAYING HOUSE It was a merry party of four that started off next morning to visit the Roman Forum.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “First, let’s go and hug the Coliseum,” said Patty, so they went in that direction.
