20th
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From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a burning hot morning.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Summer blazed already over Rome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
blareverbUS /bler/
make a strident sound
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading Summer blazed already over Rome.
the act of burning something
From this reading It was a burning hot morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
cartersnounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
plural of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
encumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
GuatemalanounUS /ˌɡwɑːtəˈmɑːlə/
a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
heavily-laden
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From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was a burning hot morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a burning hot morning.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
Nationale
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From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Summer blazed already over Rome.
Plenipotentiarynoun
a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
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 Summer blazed already over Rome.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Summer blazed already over Rome.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At ten o'clock in the morning of June 20th the sale began of the furniture and hangings belonging to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary for Guatemala.
tram-cars
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From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
ViaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a burning hot morning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
whipsnounUS /wɪps/
plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
From this reading Long lines of heavily-laden carts encumbered the road, while the blare of trumpets mingled with the cracking of whips and the hoarse cries of the carters.
a Caucasian
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up and down the Via Nationale ran the tram-cars, drawn by horses with funny white caps over their heads to protect them against the sun.
