Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

anew

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

(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 The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

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

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

a river in central Italy rising in the Apennines and flowing through Florence and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

pave with cobblestones

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

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

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

the first light of day

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

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

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

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

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

moving with great haste

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

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

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

for more time

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

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

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

not one, and not any

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

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

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

except for; apart from

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

covered with bright patches (often used in combination)

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

not starry; having no stars or starlike objects

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

make steady

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

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

From this reading Jean sat leaning forward that he might see the road.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

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

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

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

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

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

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

precisely as stated

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

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

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

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

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.

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

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

at the time that

From this reading When the darkness lightened to the grey glimmer of a cheerless dawn Jean changed places with the chauffeur; Vincenzo was a careful driver, and he dared not trust his own impatience any longer.

during the time that

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The roar of Arno in flood, swollen with melted snows, and hurrying on its way to the sea, was with them for a while, but other sounds there were none save the rustling of leaves in the coverts, the moaning of wind in the tree-tops, the drip-drip of the rain, and the steady throbbing of the car.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The night was dark, starless, and very wet, and he and the chauffeur were all streaming with rain and splashed with liquid mud that spattered up from the car wheels.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Now and again they rattled over the rough cobble stones of a village street, but the way for the most part lay through deep woods and by mountain gorges.