5000
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From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
Allegra
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From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
any thing at all
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
ConventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
a female human offspring
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Nearly all of them were informed of her death.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
else
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From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
GENOAnounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
only a very short time before
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Nearly all of them were informed of her death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
the act of departing
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
engage in
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all of them were informed of her death.
information about recent and important events
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
on one occasion
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
PISAnounUS /ˈpiːsə/
a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
an educational institution
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nearly all of them were informed of her death.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
typhusnounUS /ˈtaɪfəs/
rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
undesiredadjective
not desired
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All his friends, as well as his sister were apprised of it, and received news, from time to time, of the child's physical and moral progress.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading FROM PISA TO GENOA It was while Byron was at Pisa that his natural daughter, the little Allegra, died, after a rapid illness, of typhus fever at her Convent School.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had played with her in his garden at Ravenna, and had made a will leaving her £5000, and was at once too fond and too proud to make any mystery of the relationship.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He disliked her mother--we have noted the reasons why it was hardly to be expected that he would do anything else--but he had viewed the child as the gift of heaven, precious, though at first undesired.
