used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
aboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
(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 I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost everybody appeared to be engaged in the silk trade.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Almost everybody appeared to be engaged in the silk trade.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Almost everybody appeared to be engaged in the silk trade.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
Catania
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From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
ContinuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Almost everybody appeared to be engaged in the silk trade.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
every person
From this reading Almost everybody appeared to be engaged in the silk trade.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
temporary military shelter
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
manufactories
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From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
Monti
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From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
attach to a support
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
Nicolosi
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From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
the possibility of future success
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
Rossi
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From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
sea-shore
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From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Almost everybody appeared to be engaged in the silk trade.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
successive (without a break)
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading It is about the size of Boston, and is remarkably thriving and busy, for an Italian city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Almost everybody appeared to be engaged in the silk trade.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was struck with the beauty of its situation, on the sea-shore at the foot of Mount Ætna, and with the regularity of its handsome streets, which are all straight, like those of Philadelphia.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Large manufactories abound in every quarter of the city, and in every street I could see the women at the door spinning and weaving silk.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
Ætna
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From this reading _Catania.--Description of the city.--Danger of its situation.--Beauty of the country.--Journey up Mount Ætna.--Great abundance of lava.--Nicolosi.--Visit to the crater of Monti Rossi.--Grand prospect of the mountain.--Continuation of the journey.--A hut in the woods.--A night on the mountain._ Catania is a highly interesting city.
