used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
abstinencenounUS /ˈæbstənəns/
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
cloakedadjectiveUS /kloʊkt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
wanted intensely
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
Dmitry
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From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
dolceadverbUS /ˈdoʊltʃeɪ/
gently and sweetly
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
at any time
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
set up or found
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What a wonderland it seemed to him, Venice!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
niente
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From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
one's
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From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
over-anxious
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From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What a wonderland it seemed to him, Venice!
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A convenient door in a side canal cloaked the exit and entry of its inhabitants from curious eyes--had there been any to indulge in curiosity; but in Venice there is a good deal of the feeling of live and let live, and the _dolce far niente_ of the life is not conducive to an over-anxious interest in the doings of one's neighbours.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a beautiful apartment that Dmitry had found for them on the Grand Canal in Venice, in an old palace looking southwest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a wonderland it seemed to him, Venice!
at the time that
From this reading Money and intelligence can achieve a number of things in a short space of time, and Dmitry had had both at his command, so everything, including a _chef_ from Paris and a retinue of Italian servants, was ready when on the Tuesday evening Paul arrived at the station.
in or at the place that
From this reading A wonderland where was awaiting him his heart's delight--more passionately desired than ever after three days of total abstinence.
wonderlandnounUS /ˈwʌndərlænd/
a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder
From this reading What a wonderland it seemed to him, Venice!
