used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Monsieur Dalize had become the owner of the property of Sainte-Gemme on his retirement from business.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Monsieur Dalize had become the owner of the property of Sainte-Gemme on his retirement from business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
Dalize
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From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TWO FRIENDS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Monsieur Dalize had become the owner of the property of Sainte-Gemme on his retirement from business.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Monsieur Dalize had become the owner of the property of Sainte-Gemme on his retirement from business.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
go across or through
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Monsieur Dalize had become the owner of the property of Sainte-Gemme on his retirement from business.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading Monsieur Dalize had become the owner of the property of Sainte-Gemme on his retirement from business.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
Sainte-Gemme
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From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
SensnounUS /senz/
street names for marijuana
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in this old chateau, which had often been restored, but which still preserved its dignified appearance, that Monsieur Dalize and his family had come to pass the summer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO FRIENDS.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He came out at the beginning of every May, and did not return to Paris until November.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
a late time of life
From this reading The chateau of Sainte-Gemme, which was some miles from the village of Sens, had belonged to Monsieur Dalize for some years.
