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From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
(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 His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Piccinino was dressed with extreme care and scrupulous neatness.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The Piccinino was dressed with extreme care and scrupulous neatness.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The Piccinino was dressed with extreme care and scrupulous neatness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
how
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From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
languishingverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
staying power
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
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 Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
Michel
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From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading The Piccinino was dressed with extreme care and scrupulous neatness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
orientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
go across or through
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
Piccinino
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From this reading The Piccinino was dressed with extreme care and scrupulous neatness.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading The Piccinino was dressed with extreme care and scrupulous neatness.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
sharpnessnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
Siculo-Arabian
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From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was of a peculiar type of beauty: it was the Siculo-Arabian[6] type in all its purity.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Michel did not know that, after travelling twenty leagues on foot during the day, he systematically rested for a certain number of hours, and that he had watched and studied himself so closely in every respect that he knew exactly how many moments he must pass in a horizontal position in order to escape the annoyance of a lame back and legs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Extraordinary sharpness of outline, a somewhat exaggerated oriental profile, long, languishing, velvety black eyes, a shrewd and lazy smile, a wholly feminine grace, and an indefinable gentleness and coldness which it was impossible to explain at the first glance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Piccinino was dressed with extreme care and scrupulous neatness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, seeing him reclining thus upon his couch, one might have taken him for a sickly or indolent woman.
