Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The house stood high, having the appearance of being propped up by a series of little lawns and white terraces.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

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

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The house stood high, having the appearance of being propped up by a series of little lawns and white terraces.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

serving as an essential component

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

moving toward the east

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

a person skilled in large scale financial transactions

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

a man of refinement

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

a high place

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The house stood high, having the appearance of being propped up by a series of little lawns and white terraces.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

a university degree with honors

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

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

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The house stood high, having the appearance of being propped up by a series of little lawns and white terraces.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The house stood high, having the appearance of being propped up by a series of little lawns and white terraces.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

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 Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading The house stood high, having the appearance of being propped up by a series of little lawns and white terraces.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

on the contrary

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The house stood high, having the appearance of being propped up by a series of little lawns and white terraces.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

moving very fast

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The house stood high, having the appearance of being propped up by a series of little lawns and white terraces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

very small

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The house stood high, having the appearance of being propped up by a series of little lawns and white terraces.

characterized by variety

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

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

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

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

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT HONOURS GALVA The residence which Edward Povey Sydney had chosen for his party occupied a central position overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and embracing a fine view of the Bay of Lucana from the verdure-clad heights of the western arm to the tiny white lighthouse that stood sentinel on the spur of rock to the eastward.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Whatever may have been the failings of the poor gentleman--and doubtless they were many and varied--he had shown a pretty taste in the designing and building of Venta Villa and a wise expenditure of his--or rather other people's--money.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading But at the end of his first year's residence the call of the joys of London proved too strong for the poor man of finance, and the change from the luxury of Venta Villa to the hardships of a cell at Dartmoor had been as unpleasant as it had been swift.

a late time of life

From this reading The house itself was modern, having been built five years before Edward's arrival by a Cornhill financier, to whom the extradition laws of San Pietro offered as much inducement as the climate.