Chapter X

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From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

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

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

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

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

later than; following

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

(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 I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

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

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

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

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

a mountain range extending the length of the Italian peninsula

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

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

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

the first light of day

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

United States anthropologist (1887-1948)

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

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

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

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

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

being all around the edges; enclosing

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

at any future time; in the future

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

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

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

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

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

an intervening period or episode

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

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

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

the force of workers available

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

become covered with mist

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

not any; not one

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

third-person singular of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

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

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

not in physical motion

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

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

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

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

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

the rays of the sun

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

plural of “sweep” — a wide scope

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

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

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

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

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

a cold dry wind that blows south out of the mountains into Italy and the western Mediterranean

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

not liable to error

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

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

From this reading 1855-1861 "Inward evermore To outward,--so in life, and so in art Which still is life."

belonging to which person

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The Florentine winter is by no means an uninterrupted dream of sunshine and roses; the tramontana sweeps down from the encircling Apennines, with its peculiarly piercing cold that penetrates the entire system with the unerring precision of the Roentgen ray; torrents of icy rains fall; and the purple hills, on whose crest St. Domenico met St. Benedict, are shrouded in clouds and mist.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death."

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

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading LONDON LIFE--AN INTERLUDE IN PARIS--"AURORA LEIGH"--FLORENTINE DAYS--"MEN AND WOMEN"--THE HAWTHORNES--"THE OLD YELLOW BOOK"--A SUMMER IN NORMANDY--THE ETERNAL CITY--THE STORYS AND OTHER FRIENDS--LILIES OF FLORENCE--"IT IS BEAUTIFUL!"