used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
set up or found
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
gainst
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From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
death of a person
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
imbibeverbUS /ɪmˈbaɪb/
take in, also metaphorically
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
levitynounUS /ˈlevɪti/
feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
engage in
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
the force of workers available
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
by chance
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD THE SECOND.
uttered with a trill
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
rubsnounUS /rʌbz/
plural of “rub” — an unforeseen obstacle
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
RunsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading RICHARD THE SECOND.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Venice at that hour was so gay in her squares, the rest of the town was silent as the grave.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
at the time that
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A city in which the hoof of horse or the rolling of wheels is never heard, necessarily possesses a character of its own; but the peculiar form of the government, and the long training of the people in habits of caution, weighed on the spirits of the gay.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "'T will make me think The world is full of rubs, and that my fortune Runs 'gainst the bias."
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading There were times and places, it is true, when the buoyancy of youthful blood, and the levity of the thoughtless, found occasion for their display--nor were they rare; but when men found themselves removed from the temptation, and perhaps from the support of society, they appeared to imbibe the character of their sombre city.
