Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

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

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Soldiers drew their cloak-hoods over their uniform caps.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

plural of “cherub” — a sweet innocent baby

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

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From this reading Soldiers drew their cloak-hoods over their uniform caps.

relating to or resembling a cone

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Soldiers drew their cloak-hoods over their uniform caps.

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

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

divisible by two

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

plural of “gnome” — a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

the act of grasping

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

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

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

plural of “hood” — an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

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

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

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

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

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From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

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

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

coming only to the ankle or knee

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

immediately past

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

completely unclothed

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

above and across; more than

From this reading Soldiers drew their cloak-hoods over their uniform caps.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

furnished with people

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

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From this reading Postmen went their rounds thus snugly protected from the weather.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading Postmen went their rounds thus snugly protected from the weather.

in a strange but not unpleasant manner

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

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

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

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

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Postmen went their rounds thus snugly protected from the weather.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

plural of “skater” — someone who skates

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

fitting closely

From this reading Postmen went their rounds thus snugly protected from the weather.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Soldiers drew their cloak-hoods over their uniform caps.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

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

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Postmen went their rounds thus snugly protected from the weather.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

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

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

hard to endure

From this reading ICE-BOUND Even in the last days of December rosebuds had been trying to open on the standard bushes in the sheltered rose-garden of the Palace.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Soldiers drew their cloak-hoods over their uniform caps.

the topmost one of two

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

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 naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

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

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

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

From this reading Postmen went their rounds thus snugly protected from the weather.

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

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

belonging to which person

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But with the early nights of January a sudden frost seized the town in its icy grip, and, almost before we had time to realise the change of weather, pipes were frozen and hot-water bottles of strange design made their appearance in the upper corridors of the hotel.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The naked cherubs in the park basins stood knee-deep in ice, skaters skimmed the smooth surface of the canal beyond the _tapis vert_, and in a twinkling Versailles became a town peopled by gnomes and brownies whose faces peeped quaintly from within conical hoods.