Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

(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 The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

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

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

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

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

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From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

in characteristic manner

From this reading I felt I had struck upon something characteristically Italian.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt I had struck upon something characteristically Italian.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

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

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

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

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

a university degree with honors

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

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

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

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

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading I felt I had struck upon something characteristically Italian.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

immediately past

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

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

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

a particular point in time

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

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

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

a male human offspring

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading I felt I had struck upon something characteristically Italian.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

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

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

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

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

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

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

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

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I felt I had struck upon something characteristically Italian.

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

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

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From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

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

From this reading I was curious to learn something of his history, and discovered, to my surprise, that it was the daring exploits of this son, which, by recalling attention to the father, were responsible for the tardy honours now accorded to the latter's memory.

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

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Until the moment that we separated in Rome itself, we were entertained with anecdotes concerning this officer of the Bersaglieri.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The father, the mother, the speeches, the procession, the beauties of the scene at the last ceremony in the graveyard, the watch-fires on the mountains--of all these not a word more was spoken.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading By the scene which I had witnessed my memory was long haunted; but not so much by a recollection of the impressive part which the mother had played, as by the defiant countenance, the tall, muscular figure, and the athletic bearing, of the young officer of the Bersaglieri.