livid. Leaden coloured; literally, black and blue.
57. the pure elements of earth. Such as pure water and sunlight.
84. sleepless summer. With no night to mark the hours for sleep.
85. The light shining on the snow is personified as the child of the sun, clad in white.
95. had stood. Past subjunctive.
105. a gulf. An abyss.
107. Lake Leman. The Roman name for Lake Geneva.
108. The greatest depth of the lake is 1056 ft.
112. enthrals. Encompasses; holds captive.
121. wanton. Literally, without restraint; hence, playful.