used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
having companions or an escort
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They fly to Naples, Florence, Paris, London, as may be.
Balzano
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From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They fly to Naples, Florence, Paris, London, as may be.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
di
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From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
EGERIAnoun
small genus of dioecious tropical aquatic plants
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
elbowedverbUS /ˈelboʊd/
past form of “elbow” — push one's way with the elbows
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
environsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading They fly to Naples, Florence, Paris, London, as may be.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading They fly to Naples, Florence, Paris, London, as may be.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
GROTTOnounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
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 It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They fly to Naples, Florence, Paris, London, as may be.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They fly to Naples, Florence, Paris, London, as may be.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading They fly to Naples, Florence, Paris, London, as may be.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading They fly to Naples, Florence, Paris, London, as may be.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
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 +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
the season of growth
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading An excursion to the beautiful and romantic grotto of Egeria was planned—and our little party, accompanied by di Balzano, started in the early morning on our expedition.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They fly to Naples, Florence, Paris, London, as may be.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
(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 And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
which person or people
From this reading +THE GROTTO OF EGERIA+ IMMEDIATELY subsequent to the conclusion of the ceremonies of the Easter week, Rome is suddenly deserted by the crowd of strangers who have thronged her churches, and elbowed each other in her galleries and palaces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was now the month of May, and the glowing sun of Italy had already clothed the trees with their spring foliage, and scattered flowers into the lap of Earth.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet the environs of the Eternal City are well worth a more than casual visit.
