Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

anew

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

(physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

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

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

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

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

without regard to specific details or exceptions

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

the human act of creating

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

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

From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

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From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

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From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

informal intensifiers

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

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

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

coins made of gold

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

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

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

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

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

coated with paint

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

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

From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

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

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

on the contrary

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

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

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

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

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

as an undiversified whole

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

sweep across or over

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

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

From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

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

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

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 It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

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

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

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

From this reading Eugénie de Pastourelles was sitting on the terrace at Versailles.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

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

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

at the time that

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was a day of splendour--a day when heaven and earth seemed to have conspired to flatter and to adorn the vast creation of Louis Quatorze, this white, flaming palace, amid the gold and bronze of its autumn trees, and the blue of its waters.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind was cold, but again a glorious sun bathed the terrace and the château.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Or rather she was established in one of the deep embrasures between the windows, on the western side.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Superb clouds, of a royal sweep and amplitude, sailed through the brilliant sky; the woods that girdled the horizon were painted broadly and solidly in the richest colour upon an immense canvas steeped in light.