Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

the state of being absent

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

(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 In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

in addition

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

plural of “alternative” — one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

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

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

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

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

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

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading As he reaches it, he hears, with annoyance, the hotel clocks striking one.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

for the reason that

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

shining intensely

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading As he reaches it, he hears, with annoyance, the hotel clocks striking one.

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

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

a room used for dining

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

not to your liking

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

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

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

a social unit living together

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

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

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

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

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

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

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading As he reaches it, he hears, with annoyance, the hotel clocks striking one.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

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

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading As he reaches it, he hears, with annoyance, the hotel clocks striking one.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

plural of “hurry” — a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

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

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

communication between individuals

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

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

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

for more time

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

a midday meal

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

past form of “migrate” — move from one country or region to another and settle there

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

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

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As he reaches it, he hears, with annoyance, the hotel clocks striking one.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

third-person singular of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading As he reaches it, he hears, with annoyance, the hotel clocks striking one.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

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

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

express in words

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

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

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading As he reaches it, he hears, with annoyance, the hotel clocks striking one.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

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From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

a private conversation between two people

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

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

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

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

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He must have been longer in the Piazza d'Azeglio than he had thought, and the reflection quickens his steps as he hurries, regardless of the midsummer blaze--for, indeed, it is more than equivalent to that of our midsummer--back to the Anglo-Americain.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

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

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

-ing form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The sun rides high, as Burgoyne issues into the open air, and beats, blinding hot, upon the great stone flags that pave the Florentine streets, and seem to have a peculiar power of absorbing and retaining light and heat.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

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

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

which person or people

From this reading In this case he will have to choose between the two equally disagreeable alternatives of following and watching them at their food, or that of undergoing a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, who, it is needless to say, does not accompany her family to the public dining-room; a _tete-a-tete_ with Sybilla, which is, of all forms of social intercourse, that for which he has the least relish.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

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From this reading He is annoyed, both because the length of his absence seems to argue an indifference to the tidings he is expecting, and also because he knows that it is the Wilsons' luncheon hour, and that he will probably find that they have migrated to the _salle-a-manger_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As he reaches it, he hears, with annoyance, the hotel clocks striking one.