Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

later than; following

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

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

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

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From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

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From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

the act of burning something

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

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

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

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From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

without comfort

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

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From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

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

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

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

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

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

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

a large number or amount

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

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

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

and nothing more

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

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 Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

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

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

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

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

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

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

on one occasion

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

above and across; more than

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

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

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

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

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

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

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

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

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

not in physical motion

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

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

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

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

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

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

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

in the direction of

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

two times

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading After two or three days, therefore, Mrs. Costello had left it, and she and Lucia were now settled in a lodging in the city itself.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

precisely as stated

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

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 The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

look attentively

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

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

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.

in or at the place that

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

a Caucasian

From this reading The pavements of white stones, always rough and painful to the feet, were burning hot in the middle of the day, and outside the walls, especially towards the sea, the light coloured, sandy roads were more scorching still.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Their windows looked out on the "Place," where a brave sea-captain, the hero of Bourg-Cailloux, stood in effigy, and still seemed to keep watch over the place he had once defended, and where, twice a week, the market-women came in their long black cloaks and dazzling caps, and brought heaps of fragrant flowers and early fruit.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The Hotel des Bains, just waking up after its winter repose, had proved but a comfortless dwelling.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Summer came very early that year, and the narrow streets of Bourg-Cailloux were full of the glare and heat of the season.