used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
in the past
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "Charming place.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full of pretty girls."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Full of pretty girls."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
I've
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From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
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 "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
LeghornnounUS /ˈleɡhɔːrn/
a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
Livornese
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
a person who carries a message
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
on one occasion
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
and nothing more
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
PisanounUS /ˈpiːsə/
a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Charming place.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Full of pretty girls."
pronunciationnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
two times
From this reading "I've passed through Pisa hundreds of times, but have only been in Leghorn once or twice," observed the King's messenger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "I came to London a year ago to learn English, for they said it was impossible to get any sort of good pronunciation in Italy."
a late time of life
From this reading "I'm not Livornese, but I lived there for ten years," the other answered.
