Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

(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 From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

plural of “apparition” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When the gondola touched the shore, she was surprised at having arrived.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

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

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the gondola touched the shore, she was surprised at having arrived.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

for the reason that

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

perceptible by the senses or intellect

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

to or in any or all places

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading When the gondola touched the shore, she was surprised at having arrived.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

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

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

a change downward

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

a particular point in time

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

on one occasion

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

like better; value more highly

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

appear again

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the gondola touched the shore, she was surprised at having arrived.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading When the gondola touched the shore, she was surprised at having arrived.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

that is looked for

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

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

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading When the gondola touched the shore, she was surprised at having arrived.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

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

From this reading From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

having come into contact

From this reading When the gondola touched the shore, she was surprised at having arrived.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

a vivid mental image

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

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

From this reading When the gondola touched the shore, she was surprised at having arrived.

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 From the fulness of her soul, and the abundance of her nature, La Foscarina sought everywhere for living things to love; her glance became child-like once more, and all things were reflected in it as in the peaceful water, and some seemed to reappear from the distant past, like apparitions.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

at the time that

From this reading When the gondola touched the shore, she was surprised at having arrived.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE WORLD'S BEREAVEMENT The gondola entered a canal enclosed between two green shores, which reached the line of vision so precisely that the numerous reeds were perceptible, the newer ones discernible by their paler tint.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For a moment she hesitated, because her hand lay in his, and to move would have meant a lessening of sweetness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you wish to land, or do you prefer to go back?" asked Stelio, coming out of his reverie.