Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

existing in abundance

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

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

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

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

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

in an audible manner

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

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From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

filled to capacity

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

without care or concern

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

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

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

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

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

(Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

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

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

small in range or scope

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

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

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

plural of “lizard” — relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

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

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

on one occasion

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

in a manner having a powerful influence

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

absorbed in your own interests or thoughts etc

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

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

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

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

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

very drunk

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

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

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

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

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

the rays of the sun

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

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

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

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

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

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

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Her life, so concentrated, so self-absorbed, seemed more of an essence, potently distilled, compared with this abounding ichor of existence, that audibly sang in brimming circulation through the veins of this carelessly immortal earth.

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

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

during the time that

From this reading Silencieux's face, out there under the open sky and in the full blaze of the sun, at once lost and gained in reality; gained by force of a contrast which accentuated while it limited her, lost by opposition to the great faces of earth and sky.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading A ruined bank soaked with sunshine, a haunt of lizards, a catacomb of little lives that creep and run and whisper, made their seat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A STRANGE KISS FOR SILENCIEUX One hot August afternoon Antony took Silencieux with him to a bramble-covered corner of the dark moor which bounded his little wood.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading For some moments of self-conscious thought she shrank into a symbol,--a symbol of but one of the elements of the mighty world.