Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Coffee in the ilex grove was a new departure in accordance with Marcia’s inspiration of the night before.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Coffee in the ilex grove was a new departure in accordance with Marcia’s inspiration of the night before.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

forming or resembling an arch

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

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

From this reading And the ilex grove to-day, as Bianca exclaimed with clasped hands, reminded one of paradise.

out of bed

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Coffee in the ilex grove was a new departure in accordance with Marcia’s inspiration of the night before.

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From this reading And the ilex grove to-day, as Bianca exclaimed with clasped hands, reminded one of paradise.

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

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading And the ilex grove to-day, as Bianca exclaimed with clasped hands, reminded one of paradise.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

the act of departing

From this reading Coffee in the ilex grove was a new departure in accordance with Marcia’s inspiration of the night before.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

to or in any or all places

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading And the ilex grove to-day, as Bianca exclaimed with clasped hands, reminded one of paradise.

shining unsteadily

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading And the ilex grove to-day, as Bianca exclaimed with clasped hands, reminded one of paradise.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

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

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading Coffee in the ilex grove was a new departure in accordance with Marcia’s inspiration of the night before.

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

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

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

From this reading Coffee in the ilex grove was a new departure in accordance with Marcia’s inspiration of the night before.

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Coffee in the ilex grove was a new departure in accordance with Marcia’s inspiration of the night before.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Coffee in the ilex grove was a new departure in accordance with Marcia’s inspiration of the night before.

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And the ilex grove to-day, as Bianca exclaimed with clasped hands, reminded one of paradise.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading And the ilex grove to-day, as Bianca exclaimed with clasped hands, reminded one of paradise.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading And the ilex grove to-day, as Bianca exclaimed with clasped hands, reminded one of paradise.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

the rays of the sun

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

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

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

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

From this reading And the ilex grove to-day, as Bianca exclaimed with clasped hands, reminded one of paradise.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

precisely as stated

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

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

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

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

From this reading VILLA VIVALANTI was astir early in the morning—early, that is, for the villa.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

at the time that

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

in the company of; together with

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

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

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The week of rain had left it a study in green; the deep, rich tone of ilex leaves arching overhead, the blue green moss on dark tree trunks, the tender tint of young grass sprouting in the paths, and the yellow flickering sunlight glancing everywhere.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Castel Vivalanti had been at work two hours and more when Pietro went the rounds of the bedroom doors with his very obsequious, ‘_Buon giorno_, Excellency; if it suits your convenience, coffee will be served in the ilex grove in half an hour.’