adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
BAUCHE
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From this reading LA MÈRE BAUCHE.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Nor do invalids from distant parts frequent Vernet.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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 THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Nor do invalids from distant parts frequent Vernet.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor do invalids from distant parts frequent Vernet.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
horse-owners
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From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
innkeepersnounUS /ˈɪnkiːpərz/
plural of “innkeeper” — the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Nor do invalids from distant parts frequent Vernet.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
LAnounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading LA MÈRE BAUCHE.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
Luchon
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From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
MÈRE
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From this reading LA MÈRE BAUCHE.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor do invalids from distant parts frequent Vernet.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading Nor do invalids from distant parts frequent Vernet.
peregrinations
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From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
Pyreneean
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From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
PyreneesnounUS /ˈpɪrəiz/
a chain of mountains between France and Spain
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
TouristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Tourists in search of good hotels and picturesque beauty combined, do not generally extend their journeys to the Eastern Pyrenees.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
undesirousadjective
having or feeling no desire
From this reading They rarely get beyond Luchon; and in this they are right, as they thus end their peregrinations at the most lovely spot among these mountains, and are as a rule so deceived, imposed on, and bewildered by guides, innkeepers, and horse-owners, at this otherwise delightful place, as to become undesirous of further travel.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
Vernet
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From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE Pyreneean valley in which the baths of Vernet are situated is not much known to English, or indeed to any travellers.
