used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
agonizedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzd/
expressing pain or agony
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
(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 Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
AssuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
AunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
one or the other of two
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
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 _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
set up or found
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
LouvrenounUS /ˈluːvrə/
an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
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 Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
Minnie
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From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
on one occasion
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
quitted
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From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
reasonlessadjective
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
Tremenhere
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From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
Troisième
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From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
unfrequently
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From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
precisely as stated
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
at the time that
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
in or at the place that
From this reading They were residing in an apartment, not far from the Louvre, in one of the principal streets, _Au Troisième_, where he found a room admirably adapted for him, having been used as a studio.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They seemed indeed to have commenced a new life; all annoyances had ceased, her colour had returned, the frown had quitted his brow, the past seemed like a dream, as his confidence was restored, and not unfrequently he laughed with her, over those reasonless fears which had once agonized him so much.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
which person or people
From this reading _Au Troisième_ seems a frightful height to English ears; nevertheless, to the many who are acquainted with Paris, it has nothing extraordinary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Assuredly there is something very exhilarating in the air of Paris, when compared with our heavier, smoky atmosphere; this, and a complete removal from painful scenes, were all sufficient causes for the change in Tremenhere and Minnie.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Many of their mornings were passed in the Louvre together, he copying the old masters, or the glowing sunset pictures in the Spanish gallery; whilst she sat beside him, either talking, reading, or working, and thus two very happy months passed, and Christmas drew nigh.
