Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

reduce to bankruptcy

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

for the reason that

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The evening had been unsuccessful, like the rest of the summer.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

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From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

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From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

the act of soiling something

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

divisible by two

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

a social unit living together

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

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

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

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From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

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

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

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 THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

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

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

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From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

and nothing more

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

go away from a place

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The evening had been unsuccessful, like the rest of the summer.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

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From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

not any; not one

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

according to the clock

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

and nothing more

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

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From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

smoke and exhale strongly

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

a person who buys

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The evening had been unsuccessful, like the rest of the summer.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

cut with a saw

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

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From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

a particular situation

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

do one's shopping

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She saw too many clouds coming down on her family peace, just as in the Naples skies, to dare to go from home and leave the shop.

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From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading The evening had been unsuccessful, like the rest of the summer.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

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

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Only some purchaser of a penny-worth of cough-lozenges came in occasionally, bringing in a puff of wind into the hot shop, dirtying the marble floor with his wet shoes.

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

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

which person or people

From this reading Luisella, who was suffering from low spirits, had not had the courage even to go to Santo Jorio for country quarters; it is one of the villages round Naples favoured by the towns-folk.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE CONFECTIONER'S SHOP BANKRUPT Cesare and Luisella Fragalà had shut the shop that rainy summer evening at nine o'clock, half an hour earlier than usual, because with that bad weather, that boisterous, warm scirocco wind, which made the hot rain whirl round, few people were in the streets, and no one would come out to buy coffee, a bottle of brandy, or a fancy chocolate-box, at that hour in the storm.