used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
alnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
Berenice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
flirtingnounUS /ˈflɜːrtɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
fresconounUS /ˈfreskoʊ/
a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
HavocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
MalefactornounUS /ˈmæləfæktər/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
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 A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
MarinanounUS /mərˈiːnə/
a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
Mischief-Makernoun
someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
and nothing more
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
Palermitans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
PalermonounUS /pəˈlermoʊ/
the capital of Sicily; located in northwestern Sicily; an important port for 3000 years
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
SiciliannounUS /sɪˈsɪliən/
a resident of Sicily
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
singlingverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading By day, it is parched and sleepy and stupid; by night, it is alive and joyous--the place itself becomes an _al fresco_ paradise.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
troopedverbUS /truːpt/
past form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading Out they trooped into the scented darkness, strolling along the promenade in little groups, listening to the band, drinking in the cool night breeze from the sea, singling out friends, laughing, talking, flirting, and passing on.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Author of "The Mischief-Maker" "Berenice" "Havoc" "The Lost Leader" "The Malefactor" The soft mantle of a southern twilight had fallen upon land and sea, and the heart of the Palermitans was glad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Palermo is like a night blossom which opens only with the first breath of evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A long line of carriages was drawn up along the Marina, and many of the old Sicilian aristocracy were mingling with the crowd.
