Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

(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 Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

Having no one else present.

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN--GIULIA AND HER LOVER.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

a river in central Italy rising in the Apennines and flowing through Florence and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

plural of “beacon” — a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

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

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

in disagreement

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

unvarying in nature

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

continuing forever without end

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

divisible by two

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

very far away in space or time

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

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From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN--GIULIA AND HER LOVER.

a state of high honor

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

a female deity

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

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

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

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

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN--GIULIA AND HER LOVER.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

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

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

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

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN--GIULIA AND HER LOVER.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN--GIULIA AND HER LOVER.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

the light of the Moon

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

greatly increased as by multiplication

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

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

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN--GIULIA AND HER LOVER.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

above and across; more than

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

members of a governing board

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

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

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

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

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

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

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

the state of being asleep

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

in a softened tone

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN--GIULIA AND HER LOVER.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

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

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

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

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

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

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

an old word for “to”

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Nor beamed she there alone--that fair Diana; for a countless host of handmaidens--the silver-faced stars--had spread themselves over the deep purple sky; and there--there--they all shone in subdued and modest glory--those myriads of beacons floating on the eternal waves of that far-off and silent sea!

exhausted

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

in or at the place that

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

during the time that

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

belonging to which person

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

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

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Silence, and calmness, and moonlight were without the walls of the Arestino villa; for the goddess of night shone sweetly but coldly on the city of Florence, and asserted her empire even over the clouds that ere now had seemed laden with storm.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN--GIULIA AND HER LOVER.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Would that the soul of man could thus lie down in its night of sorrow or of racking passion, on the margin of the waters of hope, confident that the slumber of contentment and peace will seal his eyelids, heavy with long vigils in a world where conflicting interests need constant watching, and that the stillness of the unfathomable depths of those waters will impart its influence unto him!

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Shine on, sweet regent of the night--and ye, too, silver-faced stars, whose countenances are reflected and multiplied endlessly, as they are rocked to and fro, on the deep blue bosom of the Arno; while on the banks of that widely-famed stream, Nature herself, as if wearied of her toils, appears to be sleeping.