used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are late, Granaglia," he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
CONGRATULATIONSnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading CONGRATULATIONS.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
set up or found
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
Granaglia
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From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
grotto-like
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From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "You are late, Granaglia," he said.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
Posilipo
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From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are late, Granaglia," he said.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He found the tall general seated at the entrance to the grotto-like retreat, smoking a cigar in the dusk.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
Von
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From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
at the time that
From this reading It was almost dark when he made his way up the steep little terraces in the garden of the villa at Posilipo.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are late, Granaglia," he said.
Zoesch
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From this reading The Secretary Granaglia, the business of the Council being over, carried the news to Von Zoesch.
