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 While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

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

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

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

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

a formal public statement

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

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

From this reading As a corrective she read the books on world politics, economics, esthetic philosophy.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

at or toward the back of something

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

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From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

designed to promote discipline

From this reading As a corrective she read the books on world politics, economics, esthetic philosophy.

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From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

freeing from false belief or illusions

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

by divine means

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management

From this reading As a corrective she read the books on world politics, economics, esthetic philosophy.

with eloquence

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste

From this reading As a corrective she read the books on world politics, economics, esthetic philosophy.

communicated in words

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

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

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

set up or found

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

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

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

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

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

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

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

set down according to a plan

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

immediately past

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

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

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

used to form the superlative

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

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

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

by chance

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading As a corrective she read the books on world politics, economics, esthetic philosophy.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading As a corrective she read the books on world politics, economics, esthetic philosophy.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading As a corrective she read the books on world politics, economics, esthetic philosophy.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

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From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

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

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

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

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In these last she found, eloquently expressed, the most characteristic argument of the times--a persuasion to that self-abandonment which follows materialism and moral skepticism, an announcement that happiness lay in a religion of the senses, in becoming, indeed, "divinely animal."

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

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

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

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

in or at the place that

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

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

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

during the time that

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She skimmed the novels to the point where the lovers had their first embrace, then turned to poems by women, which were pervaded with a melancholy derived perhaps from disillusionment.

the words that are spoken

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como:

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As a corrective she read the books on world politics, economics, esthetic philosophy.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading While David worked behind the closed doors of the study, Lilla, sitting down in a damask-covered chair, tried to concentrate her mind on the new books from New York.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As she laid down the book, there returned to her the words that a young Roman had poured into her ears one night on Lake Como: