used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And seldom these villas are more than a stone's throw from the villas of the princes and grand dukes and kings.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
ballerinanounUS /ˌbælərˈiːnə/
a female ballet dancer
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
CannesnounUS /kænz/
a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
CitiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
duchynounUS /ˈdʌtʃi/
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
dukesnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
KITTYnounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
madnesses
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From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And seldom these villas are more than a stone's throw from the villas of the princes and grand dukes and kings.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
nestleverbUS /ˈnesəl/
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
promontories
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From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
Remo
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From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
rock-bound
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From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
San
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From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
not often
From this reading And seldom these villas are more than a stone's throw from the villas of the princes and grand dukes and kings.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
unusual or striking
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading And seldom these villas are more than a stone's throw from the villas of the princes and grand dukes and kings.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And seldom these villas are more than a stone's throw from the villas of the princes and grand dukes and kings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
propel through the air
From this reading And seldom these villas are more than a stone's throw from the villas of the princes and grand dukes and kings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KITTY ASKS QUESTIONS The Riviera, from San Remo on the Italian side to Cannes on the French, possesses a singular beauty.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
villasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Thousands of splendid villas (architectural madnesses) string out along the rock-bound coast; and princes and grand dukes and kings live in some of these.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
belonging to which person
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Often a guide will point out some little palace and dramatically whisper that this will be the villa of a famous ballerina, or Spanish dancer, or opera singer, or some duchess whose husband never had any duchy.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Cities and villages nestle in bays or crown frowning promontories; and sheltered from northern winds by mountains rugged and lofty, the vegetation is tropical and rich.
