adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
ambitionlessadjective
having little desire for success or achievement
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
bien
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From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
BrugesnounUS /ˈbruːdʒɪz/
a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
GhentnounUS /ɡent/
port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
lotus-eating
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From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
mindlessadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndləs/
lacking the thinking capacity characteristic of a conscious being
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
sensuousadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəs/
taking delight in beauty
From this reading The austere calm of Bruges or Ghent, the sensuous beauty of Naples, attract different natures.
soothesverbUS /suːðz/
third-person singular of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
storingverbUS /ˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
temptsverbUS /tempts/
third-person singular of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the historic cities of Europe have a distinct local color, a temperament, if one may be allowed the expression, of their own.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Florence has passionate devotees, who are insensible to the artistic grace of Venice or the stately quiet of Versailles.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like a great hive, Rome depends on the memories that circle around her, storing, like bees, the centuries with their honey.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
être
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From this reading In Cairo one experiences an exquisite _bien être_, a mindless, ambitionless contentment which, without being languor, soothes the nerves and tempts to indolent lotus-eating.
