from one side of something to the other
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
ASSUMESverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading NAPLES ASSUMES NEW BEAUTY The following day was Tuesday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading NAPLES ASSUMES NEW BEAUTY The following day was Tuesday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
Blanco
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From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
brigands
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From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
Custom-house
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From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NAPLES ASSUMES NEW BEAUTY The following day was Tuesday.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
evasivelyadverb
with evasion; in an evasive manner
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
fiacre
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From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading NAPLES ASSUMES NEW BEAUTY The following day was Tuesday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
set up or found
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
IsisnounUS /ˈaɪsəs/
Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
take the midday meal
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
NAPLESnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading NAPLES ASSUMES NEW BEAUTY The following day was Tuesday.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NAPLES ASSUMES NEW BEAUTY The following day was Tuesday.
not any; not one
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
Parker'snounUS /ˈpɑːrkərz/
possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
patteredverbUS /ˈpætərd/
past form of “patter” — rain gently
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
having a point
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
refusalsnounUS /rɪˈfjuːzəlz/
plural of “refusal” — the act of refusing
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
tatterdemalionadjective
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAPLES ASSUMES NEW BEAUTY The following day was Tuesday.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
push forcefully
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading NAPLES ASSUMES NEW BEAUTY The following day was Tuesday.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It found Benton nearer cheerfulness than he had been since the _Isis_ had in February pointed her bow eastward for the run across the Atlantic, under sealed orders.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NAPLES ASSUMES NEW BEAUTY The following day was Tuesday.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading As the coachman, hailed at random from the mob of brigands by the Custom-house entrance, cracked his whip over the bony stallion in the fiacre shafts, Benton began to notice that Naples was altogether charming.
which person or people
From this reading He found no refusals for the tatterdemalion vagabonds who pattered alongside to thrust their violets over the carriage door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
yachtsmannounUS /ˈjɑːtsmən/
a person who owns or sails a yacht
From this reading To Blanco the yachtsman announced that he would lunch at Parker's, and evasively asked the Spaniard if he would mind being left alone for the day.
