Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

later than; following

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

(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 Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Grass sprouted here and there among the cobblestones.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

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

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

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

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

lacking sensation

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

plural of “cobblestone” — rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads

From this reading Grass sprouted here and there among the cobblestones.

express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

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

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

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

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Grass sprouted here and there among the cobblestones.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

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

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

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

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Grass sprouted here and there among the cobblestones.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

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

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

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

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

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

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

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

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

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

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

no person; not anyone

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

a woman religious

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

on the contrary

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

try to get or reach

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

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

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

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

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

(of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground

From this reading Grass sprouted here and there among the cobblestones.

emotionally aroused

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

exaggeratedly proper

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Benedictine Convent is situated in a dull street on the left bank of the Seine, all gardens and hotels--that is, detached houses.

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

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Grass sprouted here and there among the cobblestones.

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

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

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

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

a source of difficulty

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

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

From this reading A CONVENT FLOWER One of Jacqueline's first walks, after she had recovered, was to see her cousin Giselle at her convent.

at the time that

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

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

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She did not seek this friend's society when she was happy and in a humor for amusement, for she thought her a little straightlaced, or, as she said, too like a nun; but nobody could condole or sympathize with a friend in trouble like Giselle.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It seemed as if nature herself had intended her for a Sister of Charity--a Gray Sister, as Jacqueline would sometimes call her, making fun of her somewhat dull intellect, which had been benumbed, rather than stimulated, by the education she had received.