Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

similar in quality or character

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

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

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

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

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Setting apart only this, Miriam resembled a Nymph, as much as Donatello did a Faun.

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

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

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

Florentine sculptor famous for his lifelike sculptures (1386-1466)

From this reading Setting apart only this, Miriam resembled a Nymph, as much as Donatello did a Faun.

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From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

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

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

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

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail; equivalent to Greek satyr

From this reading Setting apart only this, Miriam resembled a Nymph, as much as Donatello did a Faun.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

in a free manner

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

a first-year undergraduate

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

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

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

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

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

defying expression or description

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

the sound of laughing

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

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

From this reading Setting apart only this, Miriam resembled a Nymph, as much as Donatello did a Faun.

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

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Setting apart only this, Miriam resembled a Nymph, as much as Donatello did a Faun.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading Setting apart only this, Miriam resembled a Nymph, as much as Donatello did a Faun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

and nothing more

From this reading Setting apart only this, Miriam resembled a Nymph, as much as Donatello did a Faun.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Setting apart only this, Miriam resembled a Nymph, as much as Donatello did a Faun.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Setting apart only this, Miriam resembled a Nymph, as much as Donatello did a Faun.

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

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

not in physical motion

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

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

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

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

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

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

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

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

From this reading THE SYLVAN DANCE As the music came fresher on their ears, they danced to its cadence, extemporizing new steps and attitudes.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading This was the ultimate peculiarity, the final touch, distinguishing between the sylvan creature and the beautiful companion at his side.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

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

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

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

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Each varying movement had a grace which might have been worth putting into marble, for the long delight of days to come, but vanished with the movement that gave it birth, and was effaced from memory by another.

but in spite of that

From this reading In Miriam’s motion, freely as she flung herself into the frolic of the hour, there was still an artful beauty; in Donatello’s, there was a charm of indescribable grotesqueness hand in hand with grace; sweet, bewitching, most provocative of laughter, and yet akin to pathos, so deeply did it touch the heart.