Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

in actual fact

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

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

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

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

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

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From this reading THE COUNT OF ARESTINO--THE PLOT THICKENS.

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

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

aroused to action

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

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

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

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

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

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

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE COUNT OF ARESTINO--THE PLOT THICKENS.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

your usual mood

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

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From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

plural of “dye” — a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

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

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

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

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

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 Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

an article of clothing

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

depressingly dark

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

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

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

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

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

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

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

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

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

the quality of being unfaithful

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

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

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

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

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COUNT OF ARESTINO--THE PLOT THICKENS.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

on one occasion

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

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From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading THE COUNT OF ARESTINO--THE PLOT THICKENS.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

having turned bad

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

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

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

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

From this reading THE COUNT OF ARESTINO--THE PLOT THICKENS.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

third-person singular of “thicken” — make thick or thicker

From this reading THE COUNT OF ARESTINO--THE PLOT THICKENS.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

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

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

a resident of Tuscany

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

a region in central Italy

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

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

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Return we now to the fair city of flowers--to thee, delightful Florence--vine crowned queen of Tuscany!

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

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.

which person or people

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The old man was actually endowed with a good, a generous, a kind and forgiving disposition; but the infidelity of his wife, the being on whom he had so doted, and who was once his joy and his pride--that infidelity had warped his best feelings, soured his temper, and aroused the dark spirit of vengeance.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The summer has come, and the gardens are brilliant with dyes and hues of infinite variety; the hills and the valleys are clothed in their brightest emerald garment--and the Arno winds its peaceful way between banks blushing with choicest fruits of the earth.

but in spite of that

From this reading But, though gay that July scene--though glorious in its splendor that unclouded summer sun, though gorgeous the balconies filled with flowers, and brilliant the parterres of Tuscan roses, yet gloomy was the countenance and dark were the thoughts of the Count of Arestino, as he paced with agitated steps one of the splendid apartments of his palace.