Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

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

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

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

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading That mixture of Scotch and Spanish blood is a hot and riotous brew.

prepare by brewing

From this reading That mixture of Scotch and Spanish blood is a hot and riotous brew.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

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From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

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

From this reading Outwardly, Francezka was a French woman; inwardly, she was quite unlike a French woman.

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

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

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

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

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

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading That mixture of Scotch and Spanish blood is a hot and riotous brew.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

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

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

with respect to private feelings

From this reading Outwardly, Francezka was a French woman; inwardly, she was quite unlike a French woman.

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

From this reading That mixture of Scotch and Spanish blood is a hot and riotous brew.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading That mixture of Scotch and Spanish blood is a hot and riotous brew.

plural of “moorland” — open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

not any; not one

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

and nothing more

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

with respect to the outside

From this reading Outwardly, Francezka was a French woman; inwardly, she was quite unlike a French woman.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Outwardly, Francezka was a French woman; inwardly, she was quite unlike a French woman.

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

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading That mixture of Scotch and Spanish blood is a hot and riotous brew.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading That mixture of Scotch and Spanish blood is a hot and riotous brew.

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

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading That mixture of Scotch and Spanish blood is a hot and riotous brew.

express in speech

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

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

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

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

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

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

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Outwardly, Francezka was a French woman; inwardly, she was quite unlike a French woman.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

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

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

at the time that

From this reading Madame Riano was right in saying that much of Francezka's time was spent in speculation upon what she should do when she had a perfectly free hand.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ONLY THE SUNNY HOURS In those days of riding together along sunny highways, through wild forests, and upon barren moorlands, Mademoiselle Capello came to speak to me with the charming frankness that was a part of her nature.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It was impossible for it to be otherwise, or that she should fail to be a little intoxicated at the splendid vista opening before her--youth, beauty, great riches and liberty, such as no French woman knew.