used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CLUB AT LUCCA.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading The piazza at Lucca is surrounded by four avenues of plane-trees.
BourbonnounUS /ˈbɜːrbən/
a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The piazza at Lucca is surrounded by four avenues of plane-trees.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
Cesare
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From this reading Here Cesare Trenta had flourished.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE CLUB AT LUCCA.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
cornucopianounUS /ˌkɔːrnəˈkoʊpiə/
a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading Here Cesare Trenta had flourished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The piazza at Lucca is surrounded by four avenues of plane-trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here Cesare Trenta had flourished.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Cesare Trenta had flourished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The piazza at Lucca is surrounded by four avenues of plane-trees.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
LUCCA
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From this reading THE CLUB AT LUCCA.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The piazza at Lucca is surrounded by four avenues of plane-trees.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The piazza at Lucca is surrounded by four avenues of plane-trees.
plane-trees
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From this reading The piazza at Lucca is surrounded by four avenues of plane-trees.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
confined on all sides
From this reading The piazza at Lucca is surrounded by four avenues of plane-trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLUB AT LUCCA.
Trenta
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From this reading Here Cesare Trenta had flourished.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Facing the west is the ducal palace, a spacious modern building, in which the sovereigns of Lucca kept a splendid court.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the centre stands the colossal statue of a Bourbon with disheveled hair, a cornucopia at her feet.
