Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

(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 That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

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

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

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

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

official routes of communication

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading There are, however, a few days of transition, and these are inexpressibly delicious.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There are, however, a few days of transition, and these are inexpressibly delicious.

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

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

to an inexpressible degree

From this reading There are, however, a few days of transition, and these are inexpressibly delicious.

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

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

in the recent past

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

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

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

plural of “lizard” — relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

held dear

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

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From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

on one occasion

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

above and across; more than

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

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

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

only a very short time before

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

having the sense of smell

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

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

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

the season of growth

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

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

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are, however, a few days of transition, and these are inexpressibly delicious.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There are, however, a few days of transition, and these are inexpressibly delicious.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

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

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

a heavy rain

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading There are, however, a few days of transition, and these are inexpressibly delicious.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading The acacia sheds its perfume on the breeze,--a breeze so faint, as though it loved to linger on its way; and so, above, the lazy clouds hang upon the mountains, or float in fragments out to sea, as day wears on.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

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

From this reading Winter dies languidly away, and summer bursts forth at once, and in a few days the trees are clothed in full foliage, the tall grass is waving, and panting lizards sun themselves on the rocks over which so lately the mountain torrent was foaming.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The balmy air scented with the rose and the violet stirs gently through the olive-trees, shaking the golden limes amidst the dark leaves, and carrying away the sweet perfume on its breath; rivulets run bright and clear through rocky channels, mingling their murmurs with the early cicala.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading That twilight of the year called spring, most delightful of all seasons, is scarcely known in Italy.