Chapter VI

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

anew

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

in addition

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

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

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

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From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

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

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

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

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

past form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

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From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

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From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

moving toward the east

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

at any time

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

a wide scope

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

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From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

reflecting light

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

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

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

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

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

having a sharply uneven surface or outline

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

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

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

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From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

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From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

plural of “loophole” — an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

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

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

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

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

not any; not one

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

above and across; more than

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

having a point

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

having four right angles

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

an event that repeats

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

precisely, exactly

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

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From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

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

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

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

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

the upper part of anything

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading The swallows and martins circled about Livette's head, uttering in endless succession shrill, piercing cries that constantly came nearer and again receded.

in a vague way

From this reading From the top of the church the horizon seemed almost limitless in every direction, for the golden peaks of the little Alps, vaguely outlined down in the northeast, seem to be no more than jagged bits of cloud.

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

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

at the time that

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

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

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading The pointed wings of the martins, also called _arbaletriers_ or cross-bowmen, brushed against the turrets and shot into the loopholes like arrows.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Livette looked off into the desert straight before her, and, not seeing what she expected, she let her glance wander here and there over the vast expanse, attractive but monotonous, which one can traverse, from end to end, without ever seeing aught but endless repetition of the same sand, the same tufts of grass, the same gleaming waters.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When you are looking at them from that point, you have at your right, to the eastward, Crau and the _sansouires_, Martigues, and Marseilles beyond the salt marshes of Giraud, cut into rectangular mounds of glistening salt.