used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
(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 It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On the evening of the day Monte-Cristo arrived in Marseilles, the count sat with Haydee on the terrace.
bananasnounUS /bəˈnænəz/
plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the evening of the day Monte-Cristo arrived in Marseilles, the count sat with Haydee on the terrace.
greatly pleased
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of the day Monte-Cristo arrived in Marseilles, the count sat with Haydee on the terrace.
exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
Haydee
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From this reading On the evening of the day Monte-Cristo arrived in Marseilles, the count sat with Haydee on the terrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
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 Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading On the evening of the day Monte-Cristo arrived in Marseilles, the count sat with Haydee on the terrace.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
Monte-Cristo
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From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
palm-trees
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From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
ParrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
without much difficulty
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
rustled
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From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the evening of the day Monte-Cristo arrived in Marseilles, the count sat with Haydee on the terrace.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
Spero
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From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
sycamorenounUS /ˈsɪkəmɔːr/
variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
tamarind-trees
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From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Parrots of many colors swung on the branches of tamarind-trees--the sycamore rustled, and leafy bananas and beautiful palm-trees reflected their branches in the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was like all dwellings of the count, rich and elegantly furnished, and a splendid terrace with exotic plants could readily induce the inhabitants to believe they were really in a tropical region.
which person or people
From this reading Both seemed delighted with the splendid panorama before them, and from time to time the count rose to look after Spero, who, bending over a book, sat reading in the adjacent conservatory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SACRIFICE Not far from the harbor, with a beautiful view of the sea, the Villa Monte-Cristo lay.
