Chapter V

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

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

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From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

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

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The sky was clear and serene.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

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

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

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

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

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

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

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

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

above and across; more than

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

with speed

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

on the contrary

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading The sky was clear and serene.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sky was clear and serene.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

not in physical motion

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

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From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

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

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

from that place or that time

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

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

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading As the sun rose behind the mountain, its rays brightened the opposite summits, and thence rapidly spread themselves over the declivities and valleys; a light autumn breeze played through the leaves of the mulberry trees, and brought them to the ground.

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

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The convent was situated (the building still subsists) at a short distance from them, half way between Lecco and Bergamo.

at the time that

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

in or at the place that

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pescarenico is a small hamlet on the left bank of the Adda, or, rather, of the Lake, a few steps below the bridge; a group of houses, inhabited for the most part by fishermen, and adorned here and there with nets spread out to dry.

but in spite of that

From this reading The sun had not yet risen above the horizon, when Father Christopher left the convent of Pescarenico, to go to the cottage where he was so anxiously expected.