used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
(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 Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The passive enjoyment of the present hour barred out any anxious future.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The passive enjoyment of the present hour barred out any anxious future.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
avocations
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From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading The passive enjoyment of the present hour barred out any anxious future.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Simply to exist in such a climate was a dreamy luxury.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
dolceadverbUS /ˈdoʊltʃeɪ/
gently and sweetly
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Simply to exist in such a climate was a dreamy luxury.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading The passive enjoyment of the present hour barred out any anxious future.
divisible by two
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Simply to exist in such a climate was a dreamy luxury.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
forumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The passive enjoyment of the present hour barred out any anxious future.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The passive enjoyment of the present hour barred out any anxious future.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Simply to exist in such a climate was a dreamy luxury.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
niente
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From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading The passive enjoyment of the present hour barred out any anxious future.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
porticos
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From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The passive enjoyment of the present hour barred out any anxious future.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
Puteoli
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From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
and nothing more
From this reading Simply to exist in such a climate was a dreamy luxury.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Simply to exist in such a climate was a dreamy luxury.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Life among all classes was spent mainly out‐of‐doors, or in public places like the temples, baths, forum, or porticos.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Simply to exist in such a climate was a dreamy luxury.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Some were in favorite places of resort, passing the hours in _dolce far niente_, and even the busy ones moved leisurely under the influence of the soft and luxurious atmosphere of southern Italy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a little before mid‐day, and the forum and market‐place of Puteoli were filled with a throng which represented a mingling of different races, avocations, and professions.
