used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
brocadenounUS /broʊˈkeɪd/
thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
Cornélie
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From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
Duco
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From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
GapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
coins made of gold
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
the act of retaining something
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
Lippo
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From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
for more time
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
Memmi's
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From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
a particular point in time
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
of an obscure nature
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
not in physical motion
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the life of constraint returned, the hovering hands reappeared, like a gentle mysterious force.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
Uranianoun
(Greek mythology) the Muse of astronomy
From this reading At one moment they had not enough to pay the rent of the studio and had to apply to Urania.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Cornélie wept bitterly and admitted to herself and admitted to Duco: it could not go on any longer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Lippo Memmi's angel, whom he refused to sell, still shone as of old, still holding forth the lily, in his gown of gold brocade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gaps showed in the studio, colours vanished, owing to the sale of things which Duco had collected with love and sacrifice.
