Chapter II

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

in addition

From this reading Then he inquired timidly whether he also might not be quartered at the chateau.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

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

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

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

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then he inquired timidly whether he also might not be quartered at the chateau.

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From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

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

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

a short personal letter

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

strongly attracted

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

negotiation between nations

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

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From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

set up or found

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

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

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

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

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

ten 10s

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Then he inquired timidly whether he also might not be quartered at the chateau.

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

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Then he inquired timidly whether he also might not be quartered at the chateau.

in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

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

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

and nothing more

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

above and across; more than

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

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

From this reading Then he inquired timidly whether he also might not be quartered at the chateau.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

precisely, exactly

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

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

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

term of address for a man

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he inquired timidly whether he also might not be quartered at the chateau.

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

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading Then he inquired timidly whether he also might not be quartered at the chateau.

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

precisely as stated

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

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

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

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

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

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

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

at the time that

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Then he inquired timidly whether he also might not be quartered at the chateau.

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

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

which person or people

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Dr. O'Grady and Aurelle had succeeded, with some difficulty, in obtaining a room from old Madame de Vauclere, Colonel Parker went over to see them and was charmed with the chateau and the park.

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

From this reading "It wouldn't do very well, sir; Madame is mortally afraid of new-comers, and she has a right, being a widow, to refuse to billet you."

a late time of life

From this reading France and England, he said, were the only two countries in which fine gardens were to be found, and he told the story of the American who asked the secret of those well-mown lawns and was answered, "Nothing is simpler: water them for twelve hundred years."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DIPLOMACY "We are not foreigners; we are English; it is _you_ that are foreigners."--An English Lady Abroad.