Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

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

From this reading Since Clelia’s one moment of weakness her face had assumed a most striking appearance of nobility and gravity.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Since Clelia’s one moment of weakness her face had assumed a most striking appearance of nobility and gravity.

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From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

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From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

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From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

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From this reading Since Clelia’s one moment of weakness her face had assumed a most striking appearance of nobility and gravity.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading In this extraordinary change of expression Fabrizio recognised the reflection of some deep-seated resolution.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading In this extraordinary change of expression Fabrizio recognised the reflection of some deep-seated resolution.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading In this extraordinary change of expression Fabrizio recognised the reflection of some deep-seated resolution.

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From this reading In this extraordinary change of expression Fabrizio recognised the reflection of some deep-seated resolution.

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From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Since Clelia’s one moment of weakness her face had assumed a most striking appearance of nobility and gravity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading Since Clelia’s one moment of weakness her face had assumed a most striking appearance of nobility and gravity.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It might have been that of a woman of thirty.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might have been that of a woman of thirty.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might have been that of a woman of thirty.

a particular point in time

From this reading Since Clelia’s one moment of weakness her face had assumed a most striking appearance of nobility and gravity.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Since Clelia’s one moment of weakness her face had assumed a most striking appearance of nobility and gravity.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Since Clelia’s one moment of weakness her face had assumed a most striking appearance of nobility and gravity.

something you have to do

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

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From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

and nothing more

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

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From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading In this extraordinary change of expression Fabrizio recognised the reflection of some deep-seated resolution.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading In this extraordinary change of expression Fabrizio recognised the reflection of some deep-seated resolution.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading In this extraordinary change of expression Fabrizio recognised the reflection of some deep-seated resolution.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

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

From this reading In this extraordinary change of expression Fabrizio recognised the reflection of some deep-seated resolution.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It might have been that of a woman of thirty.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading It might have been that of a woman of thirty.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this extraordinary change of expression Fabrizio recognised the reflection of some deep-seated resolution.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the few occasions, since he had left the fortress, on which he had caught sight of her, he had been profoundly distressed by a striking change in her appearance, from which he augured very ill.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Since Clelia’s one moment of weakness her face had assumed a most striking appearance of nobility and gravity.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

at the time that

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

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

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The only moments when Fabrizio’s deep sadness knew a little respite were those he spent lurking behind a glass pane which he had substituted for one of the oiled-paper squares in the window of his lodging, opposite the Palazzo Cantarini, to which mansion, as my readers know, Clelia had retired.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It might have been that of a woman of thirty.