used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
abolitionnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
anew
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
(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 I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
blue-greenadjective
of a bluish shade of green
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
the first light of day
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
Dogana
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From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
apart from; not including
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
hindrancesnounUS /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/
plural of “hindrance” — something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
l'eau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
LeghornnounUS /ˈleɡhɔːrn/
a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
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 Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
become covered with mist
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
passportsnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrts/
plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
PISAnounUS /ˈpiːsə/
a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
From this reading PISA.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
uttered with a trill
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
the season of growth
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
not in physical motion
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
move an implement through
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
surnounUS /sɜːr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Do people still have that long _promenade sur l’eau_ through the green sea basin from point to point before they are allowed to land, and be subjected to the final examination at the Dogana?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He came into the harbour at Leghorn again between stars and lamps, but this time in the blue-green dawn of an Italian spring morning, too early for any stir except that which attended the arrival of the steamer.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading I suppose all that has been changed with so many other things, with the abolition of passports, and other hindrances to the traveller.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
at the time that
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frederick had left Paris between the lamps and the stars, as I have said, on a chilly night, when the darkness and confusion in his own mind agreed better with the mist and rolling steam that made a cloud about the train as it dashed into the darkness, than with the serene celestial lights which tried in vain to penetrate that veil of vapour.
