used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
in addition
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading "Follow the main driveway," said M. Vulfran.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Follow the main driveway," said M. Vulfran.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
France'snounUS /ˈfrænsɪz/
possessive form of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
GRANDFATHER'SnounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
most important element
From this reading "Follow the main driveway," said M. Vulfran.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
and nothing more
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
Perrine
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From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
a light shade of red
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
cut with a saw
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
splashesnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪz/
plural of “splash” — the sound like water splashing
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
successive (without a break)
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading For the first time also she saw close to the beautiful flowers and the velvety lawns which until then she had only seen from a distance.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading The beautiful blossoms, red and pink masses, seemed like great splashes on the verdure.
Vulfran
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From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
at the time that
From this reading GRANDFATHER'S COMPANION That evening, when the tour of the factories was over, instead of returning to his office as was his custom, M. Vulfran told Perrine to drive straight to the chateau.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading For the first time she passed through the magnificent iron gates, a masterpiece of skill that a king had coveted, so it was said, these wonderful iron gates which one of France's richest merchants had bought for his chateau.
