Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

(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 She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

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

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading SYMPOSIUM Gloria had lulled Anthony's mind to sleep.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

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From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

cause to be bored

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

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

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

causing debilitation

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

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

From this reading SYMPOSIUM Gloria had lulled Anthony's mind to sleep.

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

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

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

From this reading SYMPOSIUM Gloria had lulled Anthony's mind to sleep.

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

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

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

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

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

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

in an intermittent manner

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

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

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

past form of “lull” — calm by deception

From this reading SYMPOSIUM Gloria had lulled Anthony's mind to sleep.

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From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading SYMPOSIUM Gloria had lulled Anthony's mind to sleep.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

not any; not one

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

a city in southwestern California to the east of Los Angeles

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

a perceptual structure

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

being in a tense state

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

cut with a saw

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

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

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

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

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

the act of closing something

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading SYMPOSIUM Gloria had lulled Anthony's mind to sleep.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

the season of growth

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

walk heavily

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

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

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

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

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations

From this reading SYMPOSIUM Gloria had lulled Anthony's mind to sleep.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

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

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

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

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

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

From this reading SYMPOSIUM Gloria had lulled Anthony's mind to sleep.

an event that departs from expectations

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

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

From this reading It was a sort of lassitude that brought them back to Marietta for another summer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.

which person or people

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through a golden enervating spring they had loitered, restive and lazily extravagant, along the California coast, joining other parties intermittently and drifting from Pasadena to Coronado, from Coronado to Santa Barbara, with no purpose more apparent than Gloria's desire to dance by different music or catch some infinitesimal variant among the changing colors of the sea.

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

From this reading She, who seemed of all women the wisest and the finest, hung like a brilliant curtain across his doorways, shutting out the light of the sun.

a late time of life

From this reading In those first years what he believed bore invariably the stamp of Gloria; he saw the sun always through the pattern of the curtain.