Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

past form of “abate” — make less active or intense

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

anew

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

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

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

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

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

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

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading For themselves, they were well aware of those evils.

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

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

in or to another place

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

go on board

From this reading And now, we prepared to embark for the extreme south of the land.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

divisible by two

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading For themselves, they were well aware of those evils.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And now, we prepared to embark for the extreme south of the land.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

the act of departing

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

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

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Such things, however, indulgent visitors overlooked.

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

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading Such things, however, indulgent visitors overlooked.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading And now, we prepared to embark for the extreme south of the land.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

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

From this reading And now, we prepared to embark for the extreme south of the land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

on one occasion

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

not taken into account

From this reading Such things, however, indulgent visitors overlooked.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading And now, we prepared to embark for the extreme south of the land.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

offensive to the mind

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

not in physical motion

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such things, however, indulgent visitors overlooked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

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

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For themselves, they were well aware of those evils.

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

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Such things, however, indulgent visitors overlooked.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For themselves, they were well aware of those evils.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

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

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Such things, however, indulgent visitors overlooked.

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From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading For themselves, they were well aware of those evils.

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

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

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

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But we were warned by the people, that in that portion of Vivenza, whither we were going, much would be seen repulsive to strangers.

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

From this reading They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza We penetrated further and further into the valleys around; but, though, as elsewhere, at times we heard whisperings that promised an end to our wanderings;—we still wandered on; and once again, even Yoomy abated his sanguine hopes.