Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

(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 Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

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

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

offering little or no hope

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

past form of “commingle” — mix or blend

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Then each emerged with a start from that delicious spell, to remember the staring servants.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Then each emerged with a start from that delicious spell, to remember the staring servants.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Then each emerged with a start from that delicious spell, to remember the staring servants.

any strong feeling

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

physically weak

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

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

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

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

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

impossible to measure

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

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

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

assets that are saleable though not material or physical

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

and nothing more

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

for more time

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

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

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

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From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

not any; not one

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

on one occasion

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

and nothing more

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

by chance

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

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

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Then each emerged with a start from that delicious spell, to remember the staring servants.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Then each emerged with a start from that delicious spell, to remember the staring servants.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Then each emerged with a start from that delicious spell, to remember the staring servants.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Then each emerged with a start from that delicious spell, to remember the staring servants.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then each emerged with a start from that delicious spell, to remember the staring servants.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

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

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

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

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

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

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

in the direction of

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading About to part for the night, they exchanged a look of tremulous solemnity.

a singer of folk songs

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

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

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

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

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

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

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

belonging to which person

From this reading Her beauty was no longer bleak, but rich--all at once too warm, perhaps, for a divinity whose only office was the guidance of a troubadour toward asceticism.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the ensuing silence, which quivered from that cry, there stole into the heart of Madonna Gemma an emotion more precious, just then, than the peace that follows absolution--a new-born sense of feminine dignity, a glorious blossoming of pride, commingled with the tenderness of an immeasurable gratitude.

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

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading His frail comeliness was radiant from his poetical ecstasy--of a sudden too flushed, one would think, for a youth whose aspirations were all toward the intangible.