used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Giovanni's big dog, St. Anthony, was lying outstretched in the sunshine.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
next to; at the side of
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Giovanni's big dog, St. Anthony, was lying outstretched in the sunshine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
cypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Giovanni's big dog, St. Anthony, was lying outstretched in the sunshine.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
set up or found
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
Giovanni
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From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
Giovanni's
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From this reading Giovanni's big dog, St. Anthony, was lying outstretched in the sunshine.
a young female
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
go away from a place
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Giovanni's big dog, St. Anthony, was lying outstretched in the sunshine.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Giovanni's big dog, St. Anthony, was lying outstretched in the sunshine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
a human being
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
Sansevero
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From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
St
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From this reading Giovanni's big dog, St. Anthony, was lying outstretched in the sunshine.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Giovanni's big dog, St. Anthony, was lying outstretched in the sunshine.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading LOVE, AND A GARDEN Don Giovanni arrived on Tuesday, and Saturday found him out on the terrace leaning over the balustrade beside Nina.
unchaperoned
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From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she was walking about with the head gardener, discussing the possibilities of saving a grove of cypress trees that showed signs of dying; and though she kept the young people well in sight, she could not overhear their conversation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His expression was unusually animated, for he was making the most of his first chance to talk to her without the presence of a third person.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Not that they were alone--the Princess Sansevero was too much of an Italian to leave a young girl for a moment unchaperoned.
