62
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From this reading 62, RUE PICPUS.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
in the past
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
court-yard
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From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
usually; as a rule
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
not any; not one
From this reading NO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
PETIT
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From this reading PETIT PICPUS.
PetiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
PICPUS
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From this reading PETIT PICPUS.
porte-cochère
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From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
RUEnounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading 62, RUE PICPUS.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Half a century ago nothing more resembled any ordinary porte-cochère than that of No. 62, Petite Rue Picpus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
precisely as stated
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This door, generally half open in the most inviting manner, allowed you to see two things which are not of a very mournful nature,--a court-yard with walls covered with vines, and the face of a lounging porter.
