Sample Sentences & Example Usage. 1  Kurt Vonnegut, Cold Turkey: Here's what I think the truth is: We are all addicts of fossil fuels in a state of denial, about to face cold turkey. 2  David Frank: It is not hypocritical to use fossil fuels in order to try to get ourselves off of fossil fuels, particularly since this is simply unavoidable!
Lucca City Walls (Ramparts) The ancient city walls (ramparts) that completely surround the city of Lucca Italy were built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Although they were originally intended to keep out invaders, the ramparts currently help to keep out vehicles, thereby making Lucca a pedestrian friendly community.
LUCCA AREA. The modern part of town, outside the walls, is aptly named Lucca fuori (Lucca without), and is sprawling all over the surrounding countryside with rich villas and gardens. In fact, many of the most beautiful villas in Italy are around Lucca, like the renowned Villa Mansi. They can be visited by the public like a museum or gallery. In Italian, villa doesn't mean what is normally meant in English, but a substantial residence which can go from rich abode to palatial style.