Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

quick and energetic

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

a light shade of blue

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

in a well delineated manner

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

plural of “expanse” — a wide scope

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

communicated in words

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

the organ of sight

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

a gay feeling

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

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

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

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

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

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

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

not any; not one

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

an unhappy and worried mental state

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

with speed

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

a special situation

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

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

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading Bright sunshine, expanses of deep cerulean blue, towering banks of pleasant clouds, these made Paris happy to-day, in spots.

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 THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

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

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

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

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

which person or people

From this reading To the little man who watched him, there was a faint resemblance to a fiddling cricket.

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

From this reading "Sometimes I am minded to trust the whole thing to luck, and bother no more about him."

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BUTTERFLY MAN The passing and repassing shadows of craft gave a fitful luster to the river; so crisply white were the spanning highways that the eye grew quickly dim with looking; the brisk channel breeze which moved with rough gaiety through the trees in the gardens of the Tuileries, had, long hours before, blown away the storm.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading The great minister gazed across the river, his hands under the tails of his frock, and the perturbation of his mind expressed by the frequent flapping of those somber woolen wings.