used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
from appearances alone
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
armchairsnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃerz/
plural of “armchair” — chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
awnings
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From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
bold-looking
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From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
Como
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From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
coins made of gold
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
not accessible to view
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
a female domestic
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
a particular point in time
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
others
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From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
coated with paint
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was alone, but behind her followed a second carriage containing an Italian maid and a large quantity of luggage.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
victorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
at the time that
From this reading When the victoria stopped at the water’s edge the woman got out slowly, and stood for a moment, apparently looking for something.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
a Caucasian
From this reading There were many boats ranged along the quay, their white awnings thrown back, their oars resting on the painted seats.
belonging to which person
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beside one, which was larger than the others, soberly decorated in brown with touches of gold, and furnished with broad seats not unlike small armchairs, stood two bold-looking Italian lads dressed in white sailors’ suits.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ON a warm but overcast day, at the end of the following September, a woman, whose face was completely hidden by a thick black veil, drove up to the boat landing of the town of Como in a hired victoria.
