used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
Apenninesnoun
a mountain range extending the length of the Italian peninsula
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
Apulianoun
a region in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
have
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
Bovino
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From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
courser's
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From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
di
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From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
psychological suffering
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
empurpledadjective
excessively elaborate or showily expressed
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
Foggia
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From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
Giaour
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From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
immediately past
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
pasturagenoun
succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
postilionnoun
someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
spake
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From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
refrain from harming
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
confined on all sides
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
tavoliere
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From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
Val
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From this reading The sun was setting on the Apennines, bathing them in purple, as the postilion bearing the fatal news of the tragedy of Val di Bovino neared the outskirts of Foggia.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading It was a small one compared to his villa at Naples; but sufficiently large to excite the attention of the traveller.
villasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
(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 Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
Wentworth
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From this reading Close to the road leading to Naples, the last of a row of villas, was the residence of the Earl of Wentworth.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Built on a gentle eminence, surrounded by orange groves bearing their golden burden, its front aspect faced the Apennines, embracing a fine view of the rich country around, as well as the immense _tavoliere_ of Apulia, the pasturage of numerous herds of cattle during the winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "His swarthy visage spake distress, But this might be from weariness; His garb with sanguine spots was dyed, But these might be from his courser's side; He drew the token from his vest * * Me, not from mercy did they spare, But this empurpled pledge to bear!"--_Giaour._
