Chapter XIV

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From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

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

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

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

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

past form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

an official prosecutor for a judicial district

From this reading LEONARDO DA VINCI.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

absence of light or illumination

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

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

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

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

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

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

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

Italian painter and sculptor and engineer and scientist and architect; the most versatile genius of the Italian Renaissance (1452-1519)

From this reading LEONARDO DA VINCI.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading That is the perfect light.'

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

and nothing more

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

make a painting

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

coated with paint

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading That is the perfect light.'

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

having four right angles

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

express in words

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

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

From this reading LEONARDO DA VINCI.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

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

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

at the time that

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

the extent of something from side to side

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I Leonardo used to say:-- 'For portraits, have a special studio; a court, oblong and rectangular, ten _braccia_ in width, twenty in length, the walls painted black, with a projecting roof and canvas curtains for the sun.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading MONNA LISA GIOCONDA--1503-1506 'The darkness of that subterranean place was too deep, and when I had passed some time therein, two feelings awoke within me and contended--fear and curiosity; fear of exploring that dark depth; curiosity as to its secret.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Or, if you haven't the canvas curtains, paint only in the twilight, or when it is clouded and dull.