used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
equally
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
AlleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
in addition
From this reading She had not to wait long before a man cloaked also had quietly joined her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had not to wait long before a man cloaked also had quietly joined her.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
cloakedadjectiveUS /kloʊkt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
Denise
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From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
FOUNTAINnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading She had not to wait long before a man cloaked also had quietly joined her.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had not to wait long before a man cloaked also had quietly joined her.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had not to wait long before a man cloaked also had quietly joined her.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
NEPTUNEnounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not to wait long before a man cloaked also had quietly joined her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
parterres
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From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
with low volume
From this reading She had not to wait long before a man cloaked also had quietly joined her.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am late, Mademoiselle,” he said, “but it is not my fault.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
except for; apart from
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not to wait long before a man cloaked also had quietly joined her.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
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 Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It does not matter, Chevalier,” Denise replied calmly, “the later the better for both of us.”
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 THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE THE autumn evening had already closed in on the noble gardens of Versailles.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She had not to wait long before a man cloaked also had quietly joined her.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
in or at the place that
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Alleys, parterres, and walks alike were deserted save by the Fountain of Neptune, where on a seat under the sombre shadows of the stately trees a woman, cloaked to her feet and hooded, sat patiently watching the ghostly glimmer of the statues in the dusk.
