Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Angelot hurried her through the lanes, almost in silence.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

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

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

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From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

cause to be bored

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

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From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Angelot hurried her through the lanes, almost in silence.

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From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

incapable of being resisted

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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 Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

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From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading Angelot hurried her through the lanes, almost in silence.

immediately past

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

used to form the superlative

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

of an obscure nature

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Angelot hurried her through the lanes, almost in silence.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

the light of the stars

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Angelot hurried her through the lanes, almost in silence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

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

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Here he took Hélène in his arms and kissed her for the first time since the Curé had joined their hands.

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 At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At last he stopped under a tall poplar, which gleamed grey in the starlight among the other lower trees.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was close to the spot where, coming from Les Chouettes in the evening, he had been irresistibly drawn by the lights of Lancilly.

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

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading HOW ANGELOT KEPT HIS TRYST For Hélène, the next wonder in that autumn night's dream was the arrival at Les Chouettes, the mysterious house which bore the character of a den of Chouans, but the thought of which had always pleased her, as the home of Angelot's most attractive uncle.