Chapter VII

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

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

later than; following

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

(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 As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

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

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Accordingly they moved in a body to the baker’s, and, to Domenico’s astonishment, ordered all of the chocolate in the shop.

possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Accordingly they moved in a body to the baker’s, and, to Domenico’s astonishment, ordered all of the chocolate in the shop.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Accordingly they moved in a body to the baker’s, and, to Domenico’s astonishment, ordered all of the chocolate in the shop.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

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

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading Accordingly they moved in a body to the baker’s, and, to Domenico’s astonishment, ordered all of the chocolate in the shop.

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

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

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

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

in a dainty and fastidious manner

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

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

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

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

From this reading Accordingly they moved in a body to the baker’s, and, to Domenico’s astonishment, ordered all of the chocolate in the shop.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

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

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

take in solid food

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

inquire into

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

in a gay manner

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

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

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

the back of a horse

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

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

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

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

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

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

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Accordingly they moved in a body to the baker’s, and, to Domenico’s astonishment, ordered all of the chocolate in the shop.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Accordingly they moved in a body to the baker’s, and, to Domenico’s astonishment, ordered all of the chocolate in the shop.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

material used to pave an area

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

in the near future

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

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

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

do one's shopping

From this reading Accordingly they moved in a body to the baker’s, and, to Domenico’s astonishment, ordered all of the chocolate in the shop.

an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to “Miss”, it is either used alone or before a name

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

having a supporting base

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

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

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

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

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

very small

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

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

From this reading ON the morning after their arrival, Marcia had risen early and set out on horseback to explore the neighbourhood.

up to a particular time

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

extremely wicked

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

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

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

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

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She ended by asking them what in the world they liked best to eat, and they declared in a single voice for ‘_Cioccolata_.’

in the company of; together with

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The women contented themselves with standing in the doorways and staring open-mouthed, but the children ran boldly after, until the signorina presently dismounted and bidding the groom hold her horse, sat down upon a door-step and talked to them with as much friendliness as though she had known them all her life.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As Castel Vivalanti, accordingly, was engaged in its usual Saturday-morning sweeping, a clatter of horses’ hoofs suddenly sounded on the tiny Corso (the paving is so villainous that a single horse, however daintily it may step, sounds like a cavalcade), and running to the door, the inhabitants of the village beheld the new _signorina Americana_ gaily riding up the narrow way and smiling to the right and left, for all the world like the queen herself.