used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
react verbally
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
awnings
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From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
bravos
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From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
the act of burning something
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
damsels
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From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
door-ways
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From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
Eustace
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From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
set up or found
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
men-at-arms
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From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
moltoadverb
much
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
NonadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
on one occasion
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
Questo
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From this reading 'Questo è troopo?
on the contrary
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
red-roofed
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From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
ruffianlyadjective
violent and lawless
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
shop-keepers
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From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
shrill-voiced
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From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
the rays of the sun
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
thievishadjective
given to thievery
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
troopo
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From this reading 'Questo è troopo?
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading 'Non e molto'--question and answer and question once more, While in the burning sunshine, in nooks, in corners, in courts, in door-ways, Lie the dark shadows, fit for the hiding of lovers, of bravos, of damsels and men-at-arms ruffianly."
white-walled
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From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Houses red-roofed, white-walled, lofty in height with iron balconies, Narrow and twisted the streets, with rough irregular pavements: Below are the shops with their awnings o'er windows, filled with gaudy wares we see not in England, Amid which stand the shop-keepers, shrill-voiced, thievish, voluble and smiling.
but in spite of that
From this reading "'Tis an Italian town, Almost a city yet not metropolitan wholly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Relations were rather strained between Eustace and his young friend, the reason being as usual to be found in the unconquerable selfishness of the former.
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From this reading 'Questo è troopo?