Chapter XII

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

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From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last the cab turned into the courtyard of a massive brick building.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

next to; at the side of

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading At last the cab turned into the courtyard of a massive brick building.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading At last the cab turned into the courtyard of a massive brick building.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading At last the cab turned into the courtyard of a massive brick building.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Then springing in he gave the order and they were off.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

arranged into groups

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading Then springing in he gave the order and they were off.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

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

From this reading Then springing in he gave the order and they were off.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

and nothing more

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

immediately past

From this reading At last the cab turned into the courtyard of a massive brick building.

for more time

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading At last the cab turned into the courtyard of a massive brick building.

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

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

not divisible by two

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then springing in he gave the order and they were off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Then springing in he gave the order and they were off.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Then springing in he gave the order and they were off.

make square

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

confined on all sides

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then springing in he gave the order and they were off.

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

From this reading Then springing in he gave the order and they were off.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At last the cab turned into the courtyard of a massive brick building.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GREETING The Orderly called a cab and assisted Jeanne into it, putting her satchel and basket beside her.

plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

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

From this reading Then springing in he gave the order and they were off.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

belonging to which person

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was a true Spanish building with broad doorways and windows, the roof of which was a solid terrace surrounded by a stone balustrade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Past Lafayette Square with its city hall, churches and Odd Fellows Hall which were grouped round it with fine effect they went, and on into that portion of the city that was known as the Faubourg Marigny whose residences were built with more architectural generosity, broader spaces, longer vistas, ampler gardens and with more sacrifices to the picturesque than the part of the city through which they had just passed.