used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
having companions or an escort
From this reading "Oh, how miserable!" he exclaimed, turning to the friends that accompanied him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Let us go back; let us inhale the odor of the real crowd, the true crowd.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
candelabranounUS /ˌkændəˈlɑːbrə/
branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
Doges
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From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
Effrena
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From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, how miserable!" he exclaimed, turning to the friends that accompanied him.
communicated in words
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Oh, how miserable!" he exclaimed, turning to the friends that accompanied him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Let us go back; let us inhale the odor of the real crowd, the true crowd.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
harmoniousnessnoun
the property of sounding harmonious
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, how miserable!" he exclaimed, turning to the friends that accompanied him.
how
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From this reading "Oh, how miserable!" he exclaimed, turning to the friends that accompanied him.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
inhaleverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪl/
draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Let us go back; let us inhale the odor of the real crowd, the true crowd.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us go back; let us inhale the odor of the real crowd, the true crowd.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
metaphorsnounUS /ˈmetəfɔːrz/
plural of “metaphor” — a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading "Oh, how miserable!" he exclaimed, turning to the friends that accompanied him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Let us go back; let us inhale the odor of the real crowd, the true crowd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, how miserable!" he exclaimed, turning to the friends that accompanied him.
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Let us go back; let us inhale the odor of the real crowd, the true crowd.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
shirt-bosoms
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From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
StairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
starchedverbUS /stɑːrtʃt/
past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
Stelio
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From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, how miserable!" he exclaimed, turning to the friends that accompanied him.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Let us go back; let us inhale the odor of the real crowd, the true crowd.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Oh, how miserable!" he exclaimed, turning to the friends that accompanied him.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us go back; let us inhale the odor of the real crowd, the true crowd.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
at the time that
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He noted the contrast between this paltry crowd and the noble architecture which, magnified by the unusual nocturnal illumination, expressed, by their varied harmoniousness, the strength and the beauty of a day that was past.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE FACE OF TRUTH When he entered the court by the south door, Stelio Effrena, seeing the black and white throng that swarmed up the Giants' Stairway, in the ruddy light of the torches fixed in the iron candelabra, felt a sudden sensation of repugnance, and paused at the entrance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "In the Hall of the Greater Council, from the throne of the Doges, how is it possible to find metaphors that will move a thousand starched shirt-bosoms?
