used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
(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 With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
all-comprehensive
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From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I see that you are pale and thoughtful.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I see that you are pale and thoughtful.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Yet this is a beautiful evening for the triumph of a great poet."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
next to; at the side of
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
campaniles
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From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Yet this is a beautiful evening for the triumph of a great poet."
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
Foscarina
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From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
Giorgio
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From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet this is a beautiful evening for the triumph of a great poet."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see that you are pale and thoughtful.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet this is a beautiful evening for the triumph of a great poet."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
immediately past
From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
Maggiore
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From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
MARCO
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From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "I see that you are pale and thoughtful.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Yet this is a beautiful evening for the triumph of a great poet."
quailverbUS /kweɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
SAN
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From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see that you are pale and thoughtful.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
Stelio
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From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I see that you are pale and thoughtful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet this is a beautiful evening for the triumph of a great poet."
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading "I see that you are pale and thoughtful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
having come into contact
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Yet this is a beautiful evening for the triumph of a great poet."
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading With an all-comprehensive glance, she looked around at all the beauty of this last twilight of September.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
wellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the dark wells of her eyes were reflected the circles of light made by the oar as it flashed in the water, which was illuminated by the glittering angels that shone from afar on the campaniles of San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet this is a beautiful evening for the triumph of a great poet."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I see that you are pale and thoughtful.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BELLS OF SAN MARCO "Stelio, does not your heart quail a little, for the first time?" inquired La Foscarina, with a fleeting smile, as she touched the hand of the taciturn friend seated beside her.
