Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

anew

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

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

From this reading The air was dry, hot and full of life and sound, as it is in the far south in summer.

a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

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

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

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

From this reading The air was dry, hot and full of life and sound, as it is in the far south in summer.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a female human offspring

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The air was dry, hot and full of life and sound, as it is in the far south in summer.

moving toward the east

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The air was dry, hot and full of life and sound, as it is in the far south in summer.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The air was dry, hot and full of life and sound, as it is in the far south in summer.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

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

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

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

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

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

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The air was dry, hot and full of life and sound, as it is in the far south in summer.

a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

plural of “locust” — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

take in marriage

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The air was dry, hot and full of life and sound, as it is in the far south in summer.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The air was dry, hot and full of life and sound, as it is in the far south in summer.

express in speech

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

move an implement through

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

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

From this reading The air was dry, hot and full of life and sound, as it is in the far south in summer.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

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

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

precisely as stated

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

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

From this reading Again the mother and daughter were together in the cool shade of their terrace.

at the time that

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.

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

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Dearest child," answered her mother, "you speak as though I were marrying you by force to a man whom you detest."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

but in spite of that

From this reading Outside, it was very hot, for the morning breeze did not yet stir the brown linen curtains which kept out the glare of the sea, and myriads of locusts were fiddling their eternal two notes without pause or change of pitch, in every garden from Massa to Scutari point, which latter is the great bluff from which they quarry limestone for road making, and which shuts off the amphitheatre of Sorrento from the view of Castellamare to eastward.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And when do you propose to marry me?" asked Beatrice in a discontented tone.