Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

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

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

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

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

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

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

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

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

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

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

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

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

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

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

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

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

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

From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

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 Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

the force of workers available

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

a formal public statement

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading ROGERS.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

express in words

From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

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

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

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

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

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

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

communicated in words

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.

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 There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

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

From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.

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

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."

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

From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.