Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

(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 It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

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

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

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

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

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

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

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From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

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From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

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From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

make right or correct

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

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

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

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From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

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

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

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

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

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

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

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

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

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

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

a message received and understood

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

immediately past

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

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From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

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

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

and nothing more

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

above and across; more than

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

existing or coming before

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

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From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

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From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

that is looked for

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

closely encircling

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

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From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

the words of something written

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

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

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

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

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

in the direction of

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

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From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

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

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It could only be compared to those imaginary edifices of which we have all read in childhood's happy days in taking text, under an attractive picture: "The castle of M. de Valmont was agreeably situated at the summit of a pretty hill."

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

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.

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

From this reading Meantime Camors directed his steps toward the residence of M. des Rameures, of which he at last obtained correct information.

a Caucasian

From this reading It had a really picturesque surrounding of fields sloping away, green as emerald, dotted here and there with great bouquets of trees, or cut by walks adorned with huge roses or white bridges thrown over rivulets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He took the same road as the preceding evening, passed the monastic-looking building that held Madame de Tecle, glanced at the old oak that had served him for an observatory, and about a mile farther on he discovered the small house with towers that he sought.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Cattle and sheep were resting here and there, which might have figured at the Opera Comique, so shining were the skins of the cows and so white the wool of the sheep.