Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

in actual fact

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

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

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

of, pertaining to, or like a demon or possession by a demon

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

divisible by two

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

a state of high honor

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

coins made of gold

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

highest in quality

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

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

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

plural of “halo” — an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

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

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

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

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

with indefatigable energy

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

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

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

the force of workers available

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

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

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

third-person singular of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

possessing material wealth

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

the state of being ripe

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

only a very short time before

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

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

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

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

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

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

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus spoke the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, and thus all generations of men have felt.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

precisely as stated

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

at the time that

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

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

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

a Caucasian

From this reading Halos, it is true, it fashions as well, and beyond reckoning; but the white teeth that flash from the tanned mask are scarcely those of a saint.

which person or people

From this reading Or has a saint actually been known who really had white teeth of his own?

in the company of; together with

From this reading "So inexhaustibly rich is the sun that even when it goes down it pours its gold into the very depths of the sea; and then even the poorest boatman rows with golden oars."

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The warm rich colour, as of ripeness, that it gives to the youngest cheek, the tawny tinge as of jungle fauna with which it vitalises every dead-white urban hand, and the enchanting glamour it lends to the plainest head and face,--these are a few of the works of the sun that are surely a proof of its demoniacal glory.