Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Providence was a good business woman.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Providence was a good business woman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was created by Providence for summer homes.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

gotten under control

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading It was created by Providence for summer homes.

draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading The lake is 'The Lake' _par excellence_ to St. Etienne.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading The lake is 'The Lake' _par excellence_ to St. Etienne.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Therefore it was placed only ten miles from the Falls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was created by Providence for summer homes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Therefore it was placed only ten miles from the Falls.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Providence was a good business woman.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was created by Providence for summer homes.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was created by Providence for summer homes.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

go away from a place

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Therefore it was placed only ten miles from the Falls.

not any; not one

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

and nothing more

From this reading Therefore it was placed only ten miles from the Falls.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading The lake is 'The Lake' _par excellence_ to St. Etienne.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Therefore it was placed only ten miles from the Falls.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading It was created by Providence for summer homes.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading The lake is 'The Lake' _par excellence_ to St. Etienne.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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 created by Providence for summer homes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Therefore it was placed only ten miles from the Falls.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore it was placed only ten miles from the Falls.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading It was created by Providence for summer homes.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

in or at the place that

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

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

From this reading AT MADELINE'S "Now," said Richard Percival, as he and Norris stowed themselves away in his automobile, "we shall leave the city, in which are contained how many loves and struggles and silk umbrellas at reasonable prices, and go to the lake where there is no civilization to bother and distract.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Providence was a good business woman.