used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
(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 But it was not the clash of all the bells together.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
move towards
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
ArcadenounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪd/
a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
a line of approach
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
BasilicanounUS /bəˈsɪlɪkə/
an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
biernounUS /biːr/
a coffin along with its stand
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not the clash of all the bells together.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
chordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading It was a plaintive dropping, a tone or a chord, like dropping tears.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading But it was not the clash of all the bells together.
cross-streets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading It was a plaintive dropping, a tone or a chord, like dropping tears.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
funeralsnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
Leila's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a plaintive dropping, a tone or a chord, like dropping tears.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
morto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not the clash of all the bells together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a plaintive dropping, a tone or a chord, like dropping tears.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading It was a plaintive dropping, a tone or a chord, like dropping tears.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
stairwaysnounUS /ˈsterweɪz/
plural of “stairway” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
strown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
confined on all sides
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading It was a plaintive dropping, a tone or a chord, like dropping tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The family surrounded their dead, a procession of friends preceding and following.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But it was not the clash of all the bells together.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was a plaintive dropping, a tone or a chord, like dropping tears.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leila’s funeral took place the next day, the lovely waxen figure carried on a bier strown with flowers.
à
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The child’s home had been in one of the smaller apartments of the cross-streets, reached by stairways under the arches; and as it was the custom for funerals to approach the Basilica by the avenue, they came across to the eastward through alternating light and shadow, and, reaching the outer street, returned by the bridge in front of the Arcade, the bells ringing _à morto_ as they passed through the avenue.
