Chapter XII

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

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

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From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

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

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

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

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

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

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

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

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

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

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

make a buzzing sound

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

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

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Dead leaves lay everywhere.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

take in liquids

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

made sprightly or cheerful

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Dead leaves lay everywhere.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

at a previous time

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

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

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

a large number or amount

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

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

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

harmed

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

heighten or intensify

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

immediately past

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

in the recent past

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Dead leaves lay everywhere.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Dead leaves lay everywhere.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

make imperfect

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

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From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

not any; not one

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

and nothing more

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

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

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

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From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

the act of removing

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

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

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

in the near future

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

sweep across or over

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

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

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

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

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

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

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

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

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

a town in central France (south of Paris) noted for hot mineral springs; was capital of the unoccupied part of France during World War II

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

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

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The aspect of Vichy, in truth, in those last days of October, was well calculated to inspire sadness.

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

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

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

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

which person or people

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading The whole town looked as if a general removal were taking place; the adornments of the balconies of the _châlets_, deserted now by their tenants, had been removed, so that they might not be injured by the rains; in the streets were heaps of brick and mortar to be used in building, which no one had ventured to undertake in the summer, not wishing to mar the beauty of the place during the season.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The park, formerly so full of animation, was deserted; only a few visitors, who had come late in the season to drink the waters--and who were really ill--were to be seen promenading the asphalt pavement lately thronged with richly-dressed people and enlivened by the buzz of cheerful conversation.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading No one hastened now to sweep up and carry away the yellow leaves that covered the ground like a carpet, for Vichy, so clean and attractive in the season, becomes neglected-looking and filthy as soon as its fashionable summer guests have turned their backs upon it.