Chapter XIV

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

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

remote in manner

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

in addition

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

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

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

all the weapons and equipment that a country has

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

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

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

a group that defends a principle

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

the two together, not just one

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

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From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

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

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

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

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

having hills and crags

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

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

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

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

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

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

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

apart from; not including

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

highly enthusiastic

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

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

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

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

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

in an impartial manner

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

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

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

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

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

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

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

involving an extended span of time

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

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

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How like a gem, beneath, the city Of little Monaco, basking, glowed."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

territory ruled by a prince

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

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

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

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

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

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

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

propel through the air

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

very small

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

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

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

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

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It has nothing in common with it, except the deep gorge stretching behind both and backed by the craggy bastion of the Tête du Chien and the dark rich sea, that breaks impartially upon the rocky base of each.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At Turbia "What Roman strength Turbia showed In ruin by the mountain road.

in or at the place that

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Little Monaco, basking," and glowing, too, as the poet says, sits on its rock that runs out into the sea, in a world of its own, cut off, distinct, aloof from the every-day world, like some enchanted princess, walled away from reality in a faery land by rose and fire.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The tiny city, that is also a principality, with a tiny harbour and arsenal at the rock foot, and a castled palace where it joins the mainland, is little more than a stone's throw--less than a long-range rifle-shot--from Monte Carlo, but in atmosphere worlds away.