used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
(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 CHAOS of Thought and Passion all confused.--POPE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHAOS of Thought and Passion all confused.--POPE.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
next to; at the side of
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
CHAOSnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading CHAOS of Thought and Passion all confused.--POPE.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
conductsnounUS /kənˈdʌkts/
plural of “conduct” — manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading CHAOS of Thought and Passion all confused.--POPE.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
girdverbUS /ɡɜːrd/
prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
depressingly dark
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHAOS of Thought and Passion all confused.--POPE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading CHAOS of Thought and Passion all confused.--POPE.
by chance
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
POPEnounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading CHAOS of Thought and Passion all confused.--POPE.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
SeinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
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From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
not in physical motion
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading CHAOS of Thought and Passion all confused.--POPE.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
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 Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
precisely as stated
From this reading IT is to the contemplation of a very different scene that the course of our story now conducts us.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
villasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Between St. Cloud and Versailles there was at that time--perhaps there still is--a lone and melancholy house, appropriated to the insane,--melancholy, not from its site, but the purpose to which it is devoted.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading There the glorious Seine is seen in the distance, broad and winding through the varied plains, and beside the gleaming villages and villas.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Placed on an eminence, the windows of the mansion command--beyond the gloomy walls that gird the garden ground--one of those enchanting prospects which win for France her title to _La Belle_.
