used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
aloesnoun
a purgative made from the leaves of aloe
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
calèche
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From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
defileverb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
di
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From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
Gaeta
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From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
MolanounUS /ˈmoʊlə/
among the largest bony fish; pelagic fish having an oval compressed body with high dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin reduced to a rudder-like lobe; worldwide in warm waters
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
a particular point in time
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
outcriesnounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪz/
plural of “outcry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
overturnedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnd/
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
parasitenounUS /ˈperəsaɪt/
an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
POLEnounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
postillionnoun
someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
tanglesnounUS /ˈtæŋɡəlz/
plural of “tangle” — a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
in the direction of
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The road leading to the inn is rocky and narrow; on one side is an orange grove, extending to the sea; on the other, an old Roman wall, overgrown by blossoming shrubs, enormous aloes, floating tangles of vines, and a thousand species of parasite plants peculiar to the South.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE POLE._ IT was near the close of day that a travelling calèche, coming from Rome, was seen approaching at full gallop towards Mola di Gaeta.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely had the calèche entered this defile, when the careless postillion drove one of the wheels over a protruding ledge of rock, and overturned it; and, in the next moment, a crowd of people came running to the spot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Not one of them, however, thought of relieving the traveller within the fallen vehicle; but, with violent gestures and loud outcries, began to examine what damage the calèche had sustained, and what profit they might derive from it.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ XIV.
