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From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
move towards
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
lacking funds
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
make calm or still
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
Daun
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From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
foamless
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From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
immediately past
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
mimosanounUS /mɪˈmoʊsə/
evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
not in physical motion
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
opalnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
SaharanounUS /səˈherə/
the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
sirocconoun
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The distance was shrouded in dense gloom, and the sun in the cloudless heavens was seen dimly as through a smoked opal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
Tsarevitch
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From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sea alone was agitated; huge foamless ridges swelled up and broke on the shore with heavy rumbling.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
ViceroynounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading Count Daun, the Imperial Viceroy of Naples, invited the Tsarevitch to an evening interview at the royal palace on September 26.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The storm was probably already raging in the upper regions of the air, while on the earth there was absolute calm; the leaves of the palms and branches of mimosa hung motionless.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the last few days the atmosphere had indicated the approach of the sirocco, that African wind which carries with it clouds of hot sand from the depths of the Sahara.
