Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A VISIT TO BRUSSELS.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

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

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

possessive form of “bronte” — English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849)

From this reading How the girls found Charlotte Bronte's school.--The scene of "Villette."

the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading A VISIT TO BRUSSELS.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is a six hours' ride by rail.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading How the girls found Charlotte Bronte's school.--The scene of "Villette."

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

a female human offspring

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

a social unit living together

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

set up or found

From this reading How the girls found Charlotte Bronte's school.--The scene of "Villette."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading How the girls found Charlotte Bronte's school.--The scene of "Villette."

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

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From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

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

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

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

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It is a six hours' ride by rail.

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

From this reading How the girls found Charlotte Bronte's school.--The scene of "Villette."

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

From this reading It is a six hours' ride by rail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a six hours' ride by rail.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

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

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

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

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

not divisible by two

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

a temporary condition of torment or suffering

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading It is a six hours' ride by rail.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It is a six hours' ride by rail.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading How the girls found Charlotte Bronte's school.--The scene of "Villette."

an educational institution

From this reading How the girls found Charlotte Bronte's school.--The scene of "Villette."

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It is a six hours' ride by rail.

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

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

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

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO BRUSSELS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

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

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

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

From this reading How the girls found Charlotte Bronte's school.--The scene of "Villette."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A VISIT TO BRUSSELS.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

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

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

at the time that

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

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

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THERE were one or two more excursions from Paris, and then, when we had grasped the fat hand of Monsieur, our landlord, and kissed the dark cheeks of Madame, his wife, and submitted to the same from Mademoiselle, their daughter, with light hearts, serene consciences, and the ---- family we started for Brussels.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To Brussels.--The old and new city.--The paradise and purgatory of dogs.--The Hotel de Ville and Grand Place.--St. Gudule.--The picture galleries.--Wiertz and his odd paintings.--Brussels lace and an hour with the lace-makers.