adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
abruptlyadverbUS /əˈbrʌptli/
quickly and without warning
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
edictsnounUS /ˈiːdɪkts/
plural of “edict” — a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Merthyr saw Laura first.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
instigationnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the verbal act of urging on
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
INTERVIEWverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Merthyr saw Laura first.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Merthyr saw Laura first.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
Merthyr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Merthyr saw Laura first.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Merthyr saw Laura first.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Merthyr saw Laura first.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
triumvirs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
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 She mentioned Venice in a short breath of praise, as if her spirit could not repose there.
Vittoria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He thought that Vittoria must be lying on her couch: but Laura simply figured her arm in a sling, and signified, more than said, that Vittoria was well and taking the air.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Rome, its hospitals, its municipal arrangements, the names of the triumvirs, the prospects of the city, the edicts, the aspects of the streets, the popularity of the Government, the number of volunteers ranked under the magical Republic-- of these things Merthyr talked, at her continual instigation, till, stopping abruptly, he asked her if she wished to divert him from any painful subject.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She then begged hungrily for news of Rome, and again of Rome, and sat with her hands clasped in her lap to listen.
