Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

plural of “ail” — aromatic bulb used as seasoning

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Are you ill?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

a period of 100 years

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading You have grown quite pale; you tremble: is it a sudden chill?

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

made sprightly or cheerful

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

depressingly dark

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading You have grown quite pale; you tremble: is it a sudden chill?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You have grown quite pale; you tremble: is it a sudden chill?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Are you ill?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading You have grown quite pale; you tremble: is it a sudden chill?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You have grown quite pale; you tremble: is it a sudden chill?

immediately past

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading You have grown quite pale; you tremble: is it a sudden chill?

an organization to gain political power

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading You have grown quite pale; you tremble: is it a sudden chill?

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

a frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice and sugar, but also containing milk or egg-white or gelatin

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

doomed to extinction

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading You have grown quite pale; you tremble: is it a sudden chill?

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the gardens at Naples, one summer evening in the last century, some four or five gentlemen were seated under a tree drinking their sherbet and listening, in the intervals of conversation, to the music which enlivened that gay and favorite resort of an indolent population.

which person or people

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading One of his countrymen observed this sudden gloom, and tapping him on the back, said, "Glyndon, why, what ails you?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One of this little party was a young Englishman who had been the life of the whole group, but who for the last few moments had sunk into a gloomy and abstracted revery.