Chapter V

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

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

(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 The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

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

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

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From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

cause to be bored

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

(according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

plural of “ceiling” — the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

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From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

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

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

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

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

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

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

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

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

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

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

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From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

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From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

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From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

attach to a support

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

held or filled or in use

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

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

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

not taken into account

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

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From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

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From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

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

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

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

From this reading _A CANADIAN HOME._ THE house occupied by Jacques Le Ber in Ville Marie stood at the corner of St. Paul and St. Joseph streets.

make a vow; promise

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

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

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.

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

From this reading The rooms were large, with low ceilings and immense chimneys taking up half one side of the wall.

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

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

during the time that

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

belonging to which person

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The house was a substantial building, long and low, with high peaked roof and overhanging eaves.

plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading The front windows commanded a view of the St. Lawrence, while those at the back overlooked undulating meadows and woodlands, crowned by Mount Royal, on whose summit, amidst the thick foliage, gleamed the tall cross which in fulfilment of his vow Maisonneuve had himself borne up the steep mountain track.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The furnishings bore evidence of wealth and comfort, displayed in old chairs and tabourets, their covers worked in satin stitch, the buffet and tables of cherry-wood all in plain solid bourgeois style.