12th
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From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
any thing at all
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
cannot
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From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
travel across or pass over
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
inkyadjectiveUS /ˈɪŋki/
of the color of black ink
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
and nothing more
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
laughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
Menton
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From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
Muette
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From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
Portici
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From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
the rays of the sun
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
symmetrynounUS /ˈsɪmətri/
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading _Menton, November 12th._--My first enthusiasm was on rising at Orange and throwing open the shutters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
to-night
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From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
in or at the place that
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
a Caucasian
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I turned back as I went away: the white Christ stood out in strong relief on his brown cross against the blue sky, and the four kneeling angels and lanterns grouped themselves about the foot with a symmetry that was almost laughable; the musician read on at his music, and counted time with his hand on the stone step.
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 immovable inky shadow of the old bridge on the fleeting surface of the yellow river seemed more solid than the bridge itself.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Just in the place where I sat yesterday evening a shaven man in a velvet cap was studying music--evidently one of the singers for _La Muette de Portici_ at the theatre to-night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading _Later._--You cannot picture to yourself anything more steeped in hard bright sunshine than the view from the hill.
