1521
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From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
31st
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From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
(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 Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NISIDA AND WAGNER--FRANCISCO AND FLORA--THE APPROACH OF SUNSET.
move towards
From this reading NISIDA AND WAGNER--FRANCISCO AND FLORA--THE APPROACH OF SUNSET.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
dearly loved
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
Fernand
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From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
FLORAnounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading NISIDA AND WAGNER--FRANCISCO AND FLORA--THE APPROACH OF SUNSET.
FRANCISCO
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From this reading NISIDA AND WAGNER--FRANCISCO AND FLORA--THE APPROACH OF SUNSET.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
hemispherenounUS /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
half of the terrestrial globe
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
NISIDA
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From this reading NISIDA AND WAGNER--FRANCISCO AND FLORA--THE APPROACH OF SUNSET.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NISIDA AND WAGNER--FRANCISCO AND FLORA--THE APPROACH OF SUNSET.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
other's
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From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
Riverola
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From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading NISIDA AND WAGNER--FRANCISCO AND FLORA--THE APPROACH OF SUNSET.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NISIDA AND WAGNER--FRANCISCO AND FLORA--THE APPROACH OF SUNSET.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
UpwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
vergingverbUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “verge” — border on; come close to
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
WAGNERnounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading NISIDA AND WAGNER--FRANCISCO AND FLORA--THE APPROACH OF SUNSET.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upward of two months had passed away since the occurrences related in the preceding chapter, and it was now the 31st of January, 1521.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The sun was verging toward the western hemisphere, but the rapid flight of the hours was unnoticed by Nisida and Fernand Wagner, as they were seated together in one of the splendid saloons of the Riverola mansion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their looks were fixed on each other's countenance; the eyes of Fernand expressing tenderness and admiration, those of Nisida beaming with all the passions of her ardent and sensual soul.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Suddenly the lady raised her hands, and by the rapid play of the fingers, asked, "Fernand, do you indeed love me as much as you would have me believe I am beloved?"
