used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He waited for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
beakernounUS /ˈbiːkər/
a flatbottomed jar made of glass or plastic; used for chemistry
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But there was shadow behind a couple of caryatids; and here he hid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was shadow behind a couple of caryatids; and here he hid.
caryatids
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From this reading But there was shadow behind a couple of caryatids; and here he hid.
Contessa
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From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading But there was shadow behind a couple of caryatids; and here he hid.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
di
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From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He waited for an hour.
Gilio
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From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But there was shadow behind a couple of caryatids; and here he hid.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading But there was shadow behind a couple of caryatids; and here he hid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He waited for an hour.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading But the night slept, the caryatids slept, standing motionless and supporting the leafy roof.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the night slept, the caryatids slept, standing motionless and supporting the leafy roof.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But the night slept, the caryatids slept, standing motionless and supporting the leafy roof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
pergolanounUS /ˈpɜːrɡələ/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading But the night slept, the caryatids slept, standing motionless and supporting the leafy roof.
Rosavilla
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From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
rotundanounUS /roʊˈtʌndə/
a building having a circular plan and a dome
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But there was shadow behind a couple of caryatids; and here he hid.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading But the night slept, the caryatids slept, standing motionless and supporting the leafy roof.
having a supporting base
From this reading But the night slept, the caryatids slept, standing motionless and supporting the leafy roof.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading But the night slept, the caryatids slept, standing motionless and supporting the leafy roof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gilio had followed the advice of his cousin, the Contessa di Rosavilla.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was shadow behind a couple of caryatids; and here he hid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited for an hour.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was shadow behind a couple of caryatids; and here he hid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
a Caucasian
From this reading Immediately after dinner, he had stolen outside; and he walked along the pergola to the rotunda, into which the moonlight fell as into a white beaker.
