Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "And Douglas, too," added Dulcie, with satisfaction.

(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 Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

in addition

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

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

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

make amends for

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

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From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

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From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

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

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

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From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading "And Douglas, too," added Dulcie, with satisfaction.

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From this reading "And Douglas, too," added Dulcie, with satisfaction.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

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

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

plural of “indignity” — an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

go away from a place

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

the act of driving an automobile

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

the capital of Sicily; located in northwestern Sicily; an important port for 3000 years

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

look furtively

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

by chance

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading "And Douglas, too," added Dulcie, with satisfaction.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

the Italian region on the island of Sicily

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

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

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

carry out

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "And Douglas, too," added Dulcie, with satisfaction.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.

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

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

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

From this reading Though they were perfectly happy at Casa Bianca, a visit to Palermo was of course a great attraction, and the party, including Cousin Clare and Mr. Stacey, were all excitement and smiles.

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

From this reading At Palermo It was perhaps to atone for the indignities which Everard had suffered at the hands of Ernesto and Vittore, in the practical joke that they had played upon him, that Signor Trapani proposed to take the Ingletons for a few days' trip to Palermo.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "We're to stay at an hotel," announced Carmel, "and Ernesto and Vittore are to have dinner with us."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He declared he could not allow them to leave Sicily without a peep at the famous capital city, and that in motoring there they could also see some of the sights upon the way.