Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

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

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

something used to beautify

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading We wandered all over the town, enjoying whatever was going on in the streets.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

the act of departing

From this reading We wandered all over the town, enjoying whatever was going on in the streets.

past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

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

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

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

From this reading I should like to live in it all the time.

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

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

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

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I should like to live in it all the time.

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

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I should like to live in it all the time.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

used to form the superlative

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We wandered all over the town, enjoying whatever was going on in the streets.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

above and across; more than

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

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

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I should like to live in it all the time.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

having or showing or conforming to good taste

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

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

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

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

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

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

From this reading I should like to live in it all the time.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading We wandered all over the town, enjoying whatever was going on in the streets.

having a variety of colors

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading We wandered all over the town, enjoying whatever was going on in the streets.

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

From this reading We wandered all over the town, enjoying whatever was going on in the streets.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The windows of the sumptuous restaurants stand open, and one breakfasts there and enjoys the passing show.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Blocks of tall new buildings of the most sumptuous sort, rich with decoration and graced with statues, the streets between these blocks roofed over with glass at a great height, the pavements all of smooth and variegated marble, arranged in tasteful patterns--little tables all over these marble streets, people sitting at them, eating, drinking, or smoking--crowds of other people strolling by--such is the Arcade.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading [Beauty of Women--and of Old Masters] In Milan we spent most of our time in the vast and beautiful Arcade or Gallery, or whatever it is called.