Chapter VII · Twilight

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

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was Whit-Sunday, and a glorious afternoon.

in the past

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

(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 A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

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

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

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

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When Nicolette arrived she found the entire family assembled on the terrace.

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

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading When Nicolette arrived she found the entire family assembled on the terrace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

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From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

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

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

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From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

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

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

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From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading When Nicolette arrived she found the entire family assembled on the terrace.

divisible by two

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

a social unit living together

From this reading When Nicolette arrived she found the entire family assembled on the terrace.

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From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

with official authorization

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

set up or found

From this reading When Nicolette arrived she found the entire family assembled on the terrace.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading It was Whit-Sunday, and a glorious afternoon.

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From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

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

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

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

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Whit-Sunday, and a glorious afternoon.

Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

immediately past

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

social deportment

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

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From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

plural of “ma” — informal terms for a mother

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

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From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

easily agitated

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

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From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

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From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

cut with a saw

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

continually complaining or faultfinding

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading When Nicolette arrived she found the entire family assembled on the terrace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

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

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

to that

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

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

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Nicolette, urged thereto by Micheline, had at last consented to come over to the château in order to be formally introduced to Bertrand’s fiancée.

precisely as stated

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

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

From this reading It was Whit-Sunday, and a glorious afternoon.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

at the time that

From this reading When Nicolette arrived she found the entire family assembled on the terrace.

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From this reading It was Whit-Sunday, and a glorious afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading The second time that Nicolette saw the lovely Rixende she looked very different from the shrewish, nervous rider who forgot her manners and created such an unfavourable impression on the country-side a week ago.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A table, spread with a beautiful lace cloth, was laden with all kinds of delicacies, such as even Margaï over at the mas could not have known how to bake: _gâteaux_ and _brioches_, and _babas_, and jars of cream and cups of chocolate.