Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

anew

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

in addition

From this reading “Why is it that steps are so beautiful?” she said to Peter, who was also enjoying the view.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Why is it that steps are so beautiful?” she said to Peter, who was also enjoying the view.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

-ing form of “cascade” — rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

put or send forth

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

the act of constructing something

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

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From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading “Why is it that steps are so beautiful?” she said to Peter, who was also enjoying the view.

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From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

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From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Why is it that steps are so beautiful?” she said to Peter, who was also enjoying the view.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

go away from a place

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

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 PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Why is it that steps are so beautiful?” she said to Peter, who was also enjoying the view.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

do one's shopping

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Why is it that steps are so beautiful?” she said to Peter, who was also enjoying the view.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

precisely as stated

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading “Why is it that steps are so beautiful?” she said to Peter, who was also enjoying the view.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The beginning of the sunset hour cast a warm, happy light, and Patty, who was very sensitive to the peculiar charms of this most delightful part of Rome, was gazing at the beautiful staircase that seemed to ripple down from the Church of Trinita dei Monti to the fountain below.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading PATTY AND PETER It was the day before the Fairfields were to leave Rome.

which person or people

From this reading Patty and Peter Homer sat on one of the upper flights of the Spanish Steps, waiting for Flo and Snippy, who were in a neighbouring shop.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why is it that steps are so beautiful?” she said to Peter, who was also enjoying the view.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Peter had called her attention before to the construction of these steps, and she had learned to love the wonderful effect as they separated and joined again, like a cascading river.