adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
GARDA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUNSHINE ON THE LAKE OF GARDA.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
LAKEnounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading SUNSHINE ON THE LAKE OF GARDA.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
MenottinounUS /meˈnɔːtiː/
United States composer (born in Italy) of operas (born in 1911)
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNSHINE ON THE LAKE OF GARDA.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUNSHINE ON THE LAKE OF GARDA.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
RiconounUS /ˈriːkoʊ/
law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
Stineli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
SUNSHINEnounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading SUNSHINE ON THE LAKE OF GARDA.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNSHINE ON THE LAKE OF GARDA.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading And a strange, unnatural feeling took possession of mother Menotti, and she tried to discover the secret cause; for she had quite forgotten that Stineli was to go home again to be confirmed.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Rico also knew what was before them, and sometimes he would only speak when it became absolutely necessary.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Two years have passed, every day bringing more enjoyment than the last.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To Stineli came the knowledge that it was time for her to return to her home, and she had many a hard battle with herself to keep up her courage and cheerfulness; for to go away, and probably never return, was the most dreadful prospect that ever presented itself to the young girl's imagination.
