used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An entire year had not passed away since then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
Armand
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From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
a line of approach
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading An entire year had not passed away since then.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
ChampsnounUS /tʃæmps/
plural of “champ” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
coquettishadjective
like a coquette
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading An entire year had not passed away since then.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
the act of departing
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An entire year had not passed away since then.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
Rochefoucauld
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From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
Identical; not different.
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading An entire year had not passed away since then.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
summer-like
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From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading An entire year had not passed away since then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a charming and coquettish summer-like Paris Armand passed through in going from the Rue Lincoln to the Rue de La Rochefoucauld on the day after his return!
at the time that
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading His memories rose from the pavement to form his melancholy escort, and especially those of that cold winter night when he had passed on foot through the same avenue on the eve of their first secret meeting.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was a light such as makes all women pretty, but he had darkness within.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading An entire year had not passed away since then.
Élysées
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From this reading It was two o'clock; a slight breeze was quivering among the green leaves of the trees in the Champs Élysées, and the carriages were driving gaily along.
