Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

(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 His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

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

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

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

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

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From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

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

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

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

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

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

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

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

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

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

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

not in physical motion

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

on one occasion

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

inflected form of “petrify” — cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

having a supporting base

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

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

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

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

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

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

From this reading Already two days and two nights had Francesco passed in a state of raging delirium.

precisely as stated

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

someone who visits

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

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

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

at the time that

From this reading On the third day, when he, as if petrified, and motionless like a statue, was standing before the picture, the door of his chamber opened, and there was a rustling behind him as if of female garments.

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

From this reading His astonishment was now beyond all description when he beheld that form, which he had so long contemplated as a marble statue, living, breathing, and blooming, before him.

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

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nay, he was seized with a kind of mysterious terror, when he looked from his beautiful visitant back to the picture, of which the resemblance was so accurate, that it appeared like the reflection of her features in a mirror.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He turned round, and beheld a very beautiful woman, whom he recognized at once as the original of his picture.