Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

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

From this reading The streets were full as on a Sunday in May.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The rooms began slowly to fill with the scent exhaled from numberless vases of flowers.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading The year was dying gracefully.

divisible by two

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

past form of “exhale” — expel air

From this reading The rooms began slowly to fill with the scent exhaled from numberless vases of flowers.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading The rooms began slowly to fill with the scent exhaled from numberless vases of flowers.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The rooms began slowly to fill with the scent exhaled from numberless vases of flowers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The streets were full as on a Sunday in May.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

in a graceful manner

From this reading The year was dying gracefully.

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

From this reading The streets were full as on a Sunday in May.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The streets were full as on a Sunday in May.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading The rooms began slowly to fill with the scent exhaled from numberless vases of flowers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The streets were full as on a Sunday in May.

above and across; more than

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

with speed

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The rooms began slowly to fill with the scent exhaled from numberless vases of flowers.

make a low noise

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading The rooms began slowly to fill with the scent exhaled from numberless vases of flowers.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The rooms began slowly to fill with the scent exhaled from numberless vases of flowers.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

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

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

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

From this reading The streets were full as on a Sunday in May.

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

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The streets were full as on a Sunday in May.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

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

From this reading The year was dying gracefully.

from that place or that time

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The rooms began slowly to fill with the scent exhaled from numberless vases of flowers.

by way of; passing through

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.

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

From this reading The year was dying gracefully.

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

From this reading The streets were full as on a Sunday in May.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A late wintry sun filled the sky over Rome with a soft, mild, golden light that made the air feel almost spring-like.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The year was dying gracefully.

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

From this reading A stream of carriages passed and repassed rapidly through the Piazza Barberini and the Piazza di Spagna, and from thence a vague and continuous rumble mounted to the Trinita de' Monti and the Via Sistina and even faintly reached the apartments of the Palazzo Zuccari.