adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A great clamour in Paimpol; sounds of bells mingled with the chants of the priests.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
Bonne-Nouvelle
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From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
chantsnounUS /tʃænts/
plural of “chant” — a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone
From this reading A great clamour in Paimpol; sounds of bells mingled with the chants of the priests.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading A great clamour in Paimpol; sounds of bells mingled with the chants of the priests.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
fete-day
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From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
fishersnounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
plural of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great clamour in Paimpol; sounds of bells mingled with the chants of the priests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At this _Pardon_ the rejoicing was heavy and wild under the sad sky.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
hollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
insouciancenounUS /ˌɪnˈsuːsiəns/
the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
Islandais
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
JoynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
lullabiesnounUS /ˈlʌləbaɪz/
plural of “lullaby” — a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading A great clamour in Paimpol; sounds of bells mingled with the chants of the priests.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
Paimpol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A great clamour in Paimpol; sounds of bells mingled with the chants of the priests.
PardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
patronessnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənəs/
a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading A great clamour in Paimpol; sounds of bells mingled with the chants of the priests.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading At this _Pardon_ the rejoicing was heavy and wild under the sad sky.
RoughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading At this _Pardon_ the rejoicing was heavy and wild under the sad sky.
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading At this _Pardon_ the rejoicing was heavy and wild under the sad sky.
songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A great clamour in Paimpol; sounds of bells mingled with the chants of the priests.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
tavernsnounUS /ˈtævərnz/
plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At this _Pardon_ the rejoicing was heavy and wild under the sad sky.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading At this _Pardon_ the rejoicing was heavy and wild under the sad sky.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Joy without merriment, composed chiefly of insouciance and contempt; of physical strength and alcohol; above which floated, less disguised than elsewhere, the universal warning of death.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Rough and monotonous songs in the taverns--old sailor lullabies--songs of woe, arisen from the sea, drawn from the deep night of bygone ages.
Yann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first day she had seen him, this Yann, was the day after his arrival, at the “_Pardon des Islandais_,” which is on the eighth of December, the fete-day of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle, the patroness of fishers--a little before the procession, with the gray streets, still draped in white sheets, on which were strewn ivy and holly and wintry blossoms with their leaves.
