Chapter XV

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

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

(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 One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

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

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

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

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The children were in bed, and a grateful stillness filled this part of the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The children were in bed, and a grateful stillness filled this part of the house.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

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

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

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

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The children were in bed, and a grateful stillness filled this part of the house.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The children were in bed, and a grateful stillness filled this part of the house.

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

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

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

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The large window was wide open.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

set afire or burning

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

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

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

with restored energy

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading The children were in bed, and a grateful stillness filled this part of the house.

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

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

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

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The children were in bed, and a grateful stillness filled this part of the house.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

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

From this reading It was covered with fresh cool matting, and lighted by a reading-lamp, which scarcely added to the heat, and diffused a mild light.

the upper part of anything

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

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

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

precisely as stated

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

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

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

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

From this reading The children were in bed, and a grateful stillness filled this part of the house.

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

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.

a Caucasian

From this reading The balcony with its seats seemed to form part of the room, and Mademoiselle had put herself into a white dressing-gown.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The large window was wide open.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The large window was wide open.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One summer evening Mademoiselle was seated in her schoolroom as usual, which was a very pretty room though at the top of the house, a room with a balcony overlooking the garden, and refreshed by all the air which was kept up by the fanning of the trees and the open space.