Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

(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 On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

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From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

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

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He did not know any thing about it himself, he said.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not know any thing about it himself, he said.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

set up or found

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

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

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He did not know any thing about it himself, he said.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

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

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not know any thing about it himself, he said.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

engage in

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

the light of the Moon

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

not any; not one

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not know any thing about it himself, he said.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

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

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

a special situation

From this reading He did not know any thing about it himself, he said.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

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

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading On proposing his plan to his uncle, Mr. George said that he had no objection to it if Rollo would make all the arrangements.

the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.

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

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rollo was so much pleased with his torch light visit to the Vatican, and he found, moreover, on talking with Charles and Allie about it the next day, so much evidence of their having been greatly pleased with it, that he planned, a few days afterwards, a torch light visit to the Coliseum.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is very common to make moonlight visits to the Coliseum, but Rollo thought a torch light view of the majestic old ruin would be better.