used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “It is getting very cold, Ida, dear, is it not?” said she.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
dastardnoun
a despicable coward
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
dearly loved
From this reading “It is getting very cold, Ida, dear, is it not?” said she.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
set up or found
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “It is getting very cold, Ida, dear, is it not?” said she.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is getting very cold, Ida, dear, is it not?” said she.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
not any; not one
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is getting very cold, Ida, dear, is it not?” said she.
a brief written record
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
and nothing more
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
quiescentadjectiveUS /kwaɪˈesənt/
not active or activated
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
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From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But now, when matters began gradually to become quiescent, she brought her back, suggesting, as she did so, that they might begin to think of returning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
precisely as stated
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
at the time that
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
which person or people
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading My wife had taken Ida out of the way when the first complaining note from Mrs. Talboys had been heard ascending the hill.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
a late time of life
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Naples!” she said, as though now speaking exclusively to herself, “the only ground in Italy which has as yet made no struggle on behalf of freedom;--a fitting residence for such a dastard!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You would have found it very pleasant at this season,” said the unmarried lady, who was three years her junior.
