used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
absolvedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɑːlvd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
(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 Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
Alpes-Maritimes
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From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
on or to one side
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
Aurea
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From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
exhale hard
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Here were thick cups, thin candles, good coffee, and sour bread.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Here were thick cups, thin candles, good coffee, and sour bread.
put or send forth
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
chaperonenounUS /ˈʃæpəroʊn/
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Here were thick cups, thin candles, good coffee, and sour bread.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Here were thick cups, thin candles, good coffee, and sour bread.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here were thick cups, thin candles, good coffee, and sour bread.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here were thick cups, thin candles, good coffee, and sour bread.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
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 Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
Morven
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From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
by chance
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
pourparlers
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From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
Ramsay
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From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading Here were thick cups, thin candles, good coffee, and sour bread.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
not in physical motion
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
sympathised
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From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Here were thick cups, thin candles, good coffee, and sour bread.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Here were thick cups, thin candles, good coffee, and sour bread.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
precisely as stated
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
at the time that
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
in or at the place that
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Aurea longed for some such quiet retreat, where she could hide herself, and recover from a blow which had still left its quivering traces.
which person or people
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the inn of a little mountain village the friends spent three weeks far from the giddy crowds, aloof from luxury, and the world.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Love and happiness were possibly within her reach, and she had, in all ignorance, cast them aside; her widowed chaperone understood and sympathised, and, though it was she who had inflicted the wound, she was absolved.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SITUATION THE FOURTH It was evident that some kind of armistice or _pourparlers_ had been arranged between Mrs. Ramsay and her misguided young companion, for, when the General, the Rector, and Mrs. Morven returned to England, home, and duty, these ladies still remained abroad, and went together to a small and picturesque village in the very heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
