Chapter XXV · The Recluse

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

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

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

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

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

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

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

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

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

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The wandering cattle that graze over the promontories of the island, are small in size but very robust.

for the most part

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

receiving or eligible for compensation

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

divisible by two

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

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

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

set up or found

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

feed as in a meadow or pasture

From this reading The wandering cattle that graze over the promontories of the island, are small in size but very robust.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

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

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

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

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

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

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

in a northern direction

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

above and across; more than

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

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From this reading The wandering cattle that graze over the promontories of the island, are small in size but very robust.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading The wandering cattle that graze over the promontories of the island, are small in size but very robust.

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

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

move hurridly

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

the Italian region on the island of Sicily

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The wandering cattle that graze over the promontories of the island, are small in size but very robust.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The wandering cattle that graze over the promontories of the island, are small in size but very robust.

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

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

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

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

characterized by violent emotions or behavior

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

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

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

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

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

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

From this reading This, however, is compensated by the healthiness of this little island, in which one may always enjoy fresh and pure air.

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

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

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 It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.

precisely as stated

From this reading The wandering cattle that graze over the promontories of the island, are small in size but very robust.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

migratory

From this reading The wandering cattle that graze over the promontories of the island, are small in size but very robust.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

at the time that

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

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

From this reading IN the Italian Archipelago, which may be said to begin in the south at Sicily, and to extend northward to Corsica, there may be found a nearly deserted island, composed of pure granite crags, down which delicious streams of pure water flow, that never quite fail even in summer.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The plants that grow out of the crevices in the rocks are chiefly aromatic, and when a fire is made of the leaves and twigs, they send forth a fragrance which perfumes the whole vicinity.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It is rich in vegetation of low but pretty growth, for the tempestuous winds which rush over it prevent the trees from attaining any great height.