28
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From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
highly skilled
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
any thing at all
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
Auxerre
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From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Rouen was visited; but for some reason they were disappointed with the cathedral.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
Claire
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From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
placed crosswise
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
DijonnounUS /ˈdiːʒɑːn/
an industrial city in eastern France to the north of Lyons
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Rouen was visited; but for some reason they were disappointed with the cathedral.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading RETURN TO ENGLAND.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
Fontainebleau
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From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
destroyed or killed
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
for this reason
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Rouen was visited; but for some reason they were disappointed with the cathedral.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading RETURN TO ENGLAND.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
revisitverbUS /riˈvɪzɪt/
visit again
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
Rouen
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From this reading Rouen was visited; but for some reason they were disappointed with the cathedral.
Rousseau's
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From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
Rouvray
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From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rouen was visited; but for some reason they were disappointed with the cathedral.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
from that place or that time
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RETURN TO ENGLAND.
in the direction of
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
precisely as stated
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rouen was visited; but for some reason they were disappointed with the cathedral.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rouen was visited; but for some reason they were disappointed with the cathedral.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
at the time that
From this reading Travelling--in those days so very unlike what it is in ours, when Europe can be crossed without being examined--allowed them to become acquainted with the towns they passed through.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On leaving the Lake of Geneva on August 28, without having accomplished anything in the way of a settlement for Claire, but with pleasant reminiscences of Rousseau's surroundings, and the grandeur of the Alps, the party of three returned towards England by way of Dijon, and thence by a different route from that by which they had gone, returning by Rouvray, Auxerre, Fontainebleau, and Versailles.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
a late time of life
From this reading Here Mary and Shelley visited the palace and town, which a few years hence she would revisit under far different circumstances.
