used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRA PACIFICO AND THE MARCHESA.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading A brass lamp, placed on a table, formed the centre of this habitable spot.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading A brass lamp, placed on a table, formed the centre of this habitable spot.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
gotten under control
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A brass lamp, placed on a table, formed the centre of this habitable spot.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
FRA
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From this reading FRA PACIFICO AND THE MARCHESA.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading A brass lamp, placed on a table, formed the centre of this habitable spot.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A brass lamp, placed on a table, formed the centre of this habitable spot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
MARCHESA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRA PACIFICO AND THE MARCHESA.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
oasisnounUS /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
PACIFICO
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From this reading FRA PACIFICO AND THE MARCHESA.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A brass lamp, placed on a table, formed the centre of this habitable spot.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
sala
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From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
scagliola
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From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The little furniture the room contained was collected around the marchesa, forming a species of oasis on the broad desert of the scagliola floor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A brass lamp, placed on a table, formed the centre of this habitable spot.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A brass lamp, placed on a table, formed the centre of this habitable spot.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRA PACIFICO AND THE MARCHESA.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The marchesa sat in deep shadow, but in the outline of her tall, slight figure, and in the carriage of her head and neck, there was the same indomitable pride, courage, and energy, as before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A brass lamp, placed on a table, formed the centre of this habitable spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the evening of that day the marchesa was in her own room, opening from the sala.
