Chapter I

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

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

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

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

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From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

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From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

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From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

a price below the standard price

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

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From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

being one more than seven

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The entrance to the pension was in the Via Lombardia.

every person

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

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

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

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

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

only a very short time before

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

superlative of “healthy” — having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

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 The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

plural of “lira” — the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

a region of north central Italy bordering Switzerland

From this reading The entrance to the pension was in the Via Lombardia.

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 The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

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From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

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From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

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From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

not any; not one

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working

From this reading The entrance to the pension was in the Via Lombardia.

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From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

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 New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

the state of being clean and conducive to health

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

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

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

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

From this reading The entrance to the pension was in the Via Lombardia.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

by way of; passing through

From this reading The entrance to the pension was in the Via Lombardia.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

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From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

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

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The pension boasted a certain reputation for comfort, cheapness and a pleasant situation: it stood at a few minutes' walk from the Pincio, on high ground, and there was no need to fear malaria; and the price charged for a long stay, amounting to hardly more than eight lire, was exceptionally low for Rome, which was known to be more expensive than any other town in Italy.

during the time that

From this reading The older or villino portion of the house retained a certain antique charm for the marchesa's boarders, while the new premises built on to it offered the advantages of spacious rooms, modern sanitation and electric light.

which person or people

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One half of the house had formed part of a villino of the old Ludovisi Gardens, those beautiful old gardens regretted by everybody who knew them before the new barrack-quarters were built on the site of the old Roman park, with its border of villas.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company The Marchesa Belloni's boarding-house was situated in one of the healthiest, if not one of the most romantic quarters of Rome.