used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
BOILEDadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
circumventverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/
surround so as to force to give up
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
communenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
the act of consuming food
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every vetturino has a printed form all ready.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Every vetturino has a printed form all ready.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
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 It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
not any; not one
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
PAESTUM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Every vetturino has a printed form all ready.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Every vetturino has a printed form all ready.
cut with a saw
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
TEMPLESnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
in or at that place or location
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
a special situation
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To hire a carriage in Naples for any length of time is by no means an easy thing.
VETTURINO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
wilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading It is necessary to hold long commune with the proprietor, to exert all the wiles of masterly diplomacy to circumvent cunning by cunning, to exert patience, skill, and eloquence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.--A FIGHT WITH A VETTURINO.--THE EFFECT OF EATING "HARD BOILED EGGS."--WHAT THEY SAW AT PAESTUM.--FIVE TEMPLES AND ONE "MILL."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After a decision has been reached, there is but one way in which you can hold your vetturino to his bargain, and that is to bind him to it by securing his name to a contract.
