used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
(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 But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
AntipodesnounUS /æntɪpoʊdiz/
any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
cafés
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From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
make calm or still
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
travel across or pass over
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
put on clothes
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
English-speakingadjective
able to communicate in English
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
equipages
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From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
go away from a place
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
social deportment
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
narrowestadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊəst/
superlative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
open-airadjective
in the open air
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
picturesque-interest
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From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
scampernounUS /ˈskæmpər/
rushing about hastily in an undignified way
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
stopping-place
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From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
tourist's
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From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
Trianons
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From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
variantnounUS /ˈveriənt/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading THE TOWN The English-speaking traveller finds Versailles vastly more foreign than the Antipodes.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of a former visit to Versailles we had retained little more than the usual tourist's recollection of a hurried run through a palace of fatiguing magnificence, a confusing peep at the Trianons, a glance around the gorgeous state equipages, an unsatisfactory meal at one of the open-air _cafés_, and a scamper back to Paris.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He may voyage for many weeks, and at each distant stopping-place find his own tongue spoken around him, and his conventions governing society.
belonging to which person
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But let him leave London one night, cross the Channel at its narrowest--and most turbulent--and sunrise will find him an alien in a land whose denizens differ from him in language, temperament, dress, food, manners, and customs.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But our winter residence in the quaint old town revealed to us the existence of a life that is all its own--a life widely variant, in its calm repose, from the bustle and gaiety of the capital, but one that is replete with charm, and abounding in picturesque-interest.
