Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

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

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

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

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

(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 This experience was all sunshine, all pastime.

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

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flowers and whorls of dissected leaves

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

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

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

a very intense and uncontrolled fire

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

dearly loved

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading This experience was all sunshine, all pastime.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

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

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

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

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

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

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

and nothing more

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

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 ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

the light of the Moon

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

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

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

above and across; more than

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading This experience was all sunshine, all pastime.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

move upward

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

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

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

cut with a saw

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

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

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

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

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

the rays of the sun

From this reading This experience was all sunshine, all pastime.

required or under orders

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

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

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

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

From this reading This experience was all sunshine, all pastime.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

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

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

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

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

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

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

at the time that

From this reading We thought to go out and see the moonlight this evening, when I saw on the horizon what seemed a mighty conflagration, which I immediately supposed must be the moon, though I had never seen it look so red.

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

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading MY DEAR ELIZABETH,--I have just been watching the moon rise over the lake, exactly opposite the window of our parlor.

plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading On the way, stopping at Lake Thrasymene, my mother wrote:-- May 29, 1858.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading ITALIAN DAYS: II Between our two winters in Rome we spent the summer in Florence, to which we journeyed by carriage over a road that was hung like a rare gallery with landscapes of the most picturesque description, and bordered close at hand by many a blue or crimson or yellow Italian anemone with its black centre.