used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
anew
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
(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 In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
Bordighera
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From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading They went on excursions together, to Fontainebleau, Melun, Passy.
Fontainebleau
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From this reading They went on excursions together, to Fontainebleau, Melun, Passy.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
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 One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
immediately past
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
Melun
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From this reading They went on excursions together, to Fontainebleau, Melun, Passy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
Passy
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From this reading They went on excursions together, to Fontainebleau, Melun, Passy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They went on excursions together, to Fontainebleau, Melun, Passy.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
vapoury
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From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
Vincennes
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From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading One day they wandered about the forest of Vincennes and he kissed her beneath the trees as he used to do at Bordighera.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all outward and visible signs they were lovers again, but the inward and spiritual grace was a bit vapoury.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went on excursions together, to Fontainebleau, Melun, Passy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The last three days of their stay in Paris were marked by a return on the part of Thornton to his old devotion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He declined invitations ruthlessly, spent almost the whole of his time with his wife.
