adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Italy was to be her reviving air.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Italy was to be her reviving air.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
Cecilia's
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From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
FORESEENverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Italy was to be her reviving air.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
lightningsnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/
plural of “lightning” — abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
MIGHTmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
Nevil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading Italy was to be her reviving air.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
storiedadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrid/
having an illustrious past
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
untaintedadjectiveUS /ənˈteɪntɪd/
(of reputation) free from blemishes
From this reading She hoped to recover them in Italy, and the calm security of a mind untainted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN It was in Italy that Cecilia’s maiden dreams of life had opened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If at night, in her sleep, he was a memory that conducted her through scenes which were lightnings, the cool swift morning of her flight released her.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading While this idea of a specific for her malady endured travelling at speed to the ridges of the Italian frontier, across France—she simply remembered Nevil: he was distant; he had no place in the storied landscape, among the images of Art and the names of patient great men who bear, as they bestow, an atmosphere other than earth’s for those adoring them.
