Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

not being in a specified place

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

anew

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

Having no one else present.

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

in addition

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

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

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

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

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

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

From this reading "And why the mistress of the feast, Glauro?" asked La Foscarina, smiling in graceful surprise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

combine into one

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I, like you, have not given joy, but have received it.

a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

a female human offspring

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

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

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

give expression to

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

intense or sharp

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

feelings of great warmth and intensity

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

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

From this reading "And why the mistress of the feast, Glauro?" asked La Foscarina, smiling in graceful surprise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "I, like you, have not given joy, but have received it.

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

a state of high honor

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading "And why the mistress of the feast, Glauro?" asked La Foscarina, smiling in graceful surprise.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

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

From this reading "I, like you, have not given joy, but have received it.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I, like you, have not given joy, but have received it.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "I, like you, have not given joy, but have received it.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "And why the mistress of the feast, Glauro?" asked La Foscarina, smiling in graceful surprise.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I, like you, have not given joy, but have received it.

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

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

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

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I, like you, have not given joy, but have received it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

and nothing more

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "I, like you, have not given joy, but have received it.

the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "And why the mistress of the feast, Glauro?" asked La Foscarina, smiling in graceful surprise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "And why the mistress of the feast, Glauro?" asked La Foscarina, smiling in graceful surprise.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

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

From this reading Donatella and the Master of the Flame: they alone merit the crown; and to them alone the glory must be given."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

corresponding exactly

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

nonexistent

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

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

From this reading THE POET'S DREAM "So, for a few hours at least, the rhythm of Art and the pulse of Life have again throbbed in unison in Venice," said Daniele Glauro, raising from the table an exquisite chalice, to which only the Sacred Host was wanting.

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

From this reading "Allow me to express, for myself and also for the many that are absent, the gratitude and fervor that blend in one single image of beauty the three persons to whom we owe this miracle: the mistress of the feast, the daughter of Lorenzo Arvale, and the poet of Persephone."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "And why the mistress of the feast, Glauro?" asked La Foscarina, smiling in graceful surprise.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I, like you, have not given joy, but have received it.