Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

later than; following

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

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

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

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

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

any large and important church

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading TIME’S CHANGES.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

divisible by two

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

plural of “facade” — the face or front of a building

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

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

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

having frets

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

only a very short time before

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

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

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

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

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

immediately past

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

in a lofty manner

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

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 Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

and nothing more

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

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From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

considered individually

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

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

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

the season of growth

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

not in physical motion

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

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From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

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

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

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

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

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

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading TIME’S CHANGES.

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

From this reading Already this long time the storks have been gravely reposing in their loftily pitched nests, but the swallows and martins are still discussing their respective claims to the most desirable sleeping accommodation afforded by the fretted eaves of the Cathedral.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

in or at the place that

From this reading Tower and spire and gabled roof catch the last lingering reflections of the golden and crimson clouds where the sun went down.

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

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

belonging to which person

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading A few stars are beginning to glimmer in the deep blue sky, which, however, is only to be caught in glimpses from the footway of the narrow streets, between whose overhanging stories and great wooden galleries, and facades heavy with carving, even the moon’s glare is hardly able to penetrate.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The old city rests after its day’s work in the soft late Spring gloaming.