Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading November 23.

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

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

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

From this reading This expression she has _naturally_--and something more than this.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

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

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

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From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

give a description of

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading This expression she has _naturally_--and something more than this.

the organ of sight

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This expression she has _naturally_--and something more than this.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

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

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

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

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

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

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

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

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

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 In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

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

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

the property of being very small in size

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

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

From this reading This expression she has _naturally_--and something more than this.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

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From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

as might be expected

From this reading This expression she has _naturally_--and something more than this.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading November 23.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

on the contrary

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

with respect to science; in a scientific way

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

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

From this reading This expression she has _naturally_--and something more than this.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading This expression she has _naturally_--and something more than this.

a woman songster (especially of popular songs)

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This expression she has _naturally_--and something more than this.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

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

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

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

From this reading This expression she has _naturally_--and something more than this.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In short, I cannot describe the effect of this kind of eye--at least upon me.

a resident of Venice

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

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

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

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

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Her features are regular, and rather aquiline--mouth small--skin clear and soft, with a kind of hectic colour--forehead remarkably good; her hair is of the dark gloss, curl, and colour of Lady J----'s; her figure is light and pretty, and she is a famous songstress--scientifically so; her natural voice (in conversation, I mean,) is very sweet; and the _naiveté_ of the Venetian dialect is always pleasing in the mouth of a woman.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.