Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

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

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

divisible by two

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It was in France that it held a place of honour in the house.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

a drinking glass with a base and stem

From this reading THE SILVER GOBLET.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

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

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

the state of being honored

From this reading It was in France that it held a place of honour in the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was in France that it held a place of honour in the house.

plural of “huguenot” — a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Need I say that this goblet is "old silver?"

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

From this reading It was in France that it held a place of honour in the house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

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

From this reading Need I say that this goblet is "old silver?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

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From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Need I say that this goblet is "old silver?"

impressive in appearance

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

a brief written record

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

something you have to do

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

having odor or a characteristic odor

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was in France that it held a place of honour in the house.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

suppress or crush completely

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

express in words

From this reading Need I say that this goblet is "old silver?"

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE SILVER GOBLET.

soldiers collectively

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

past form of “spice” — make more interesting or flavorful

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

not in physical motion

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Need I say that this goblet is "old silver?"

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

From this reading THE SILVER GOBLET.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

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

From this reading Need I say that this goblet is "old silver?"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

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

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

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

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

at the time that

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

belonging to which person

From this reading That house was one of note in Languedoc, not that its owner was noble by birth, but he was of the great Protestant families--the old Huguenots--whose undaunted spirit Louis the Fourteenth could not quell, even with the fortresses that he built to frown them into submission, or with the help of a fierce soldiery.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THERE was a time when, on rare occasions, it flushed with the glow of rare old wine spiced with fragrant spices; or, better still, held the essence of odorous flowers distilled into subtle perfume.