used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
remove the dust from
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life seemed to him too short for his happiness!
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
Hyères
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From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life seemed to him too short for his happiness!
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
take in marriage
From this reading He was to marry Odette!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
Odette
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From this reading He was to marry Odette!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
and nothing more
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Life seemed to him too short for his happiness!
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Life seemed to him too short for his happiness!
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
in the near future
From this reading He engaged a carriage, and promising a handful of silver to the driver, was soon galloping over the sandy, dusty road to Hyères.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
express in words
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Life seemed to him too short for his happiness!
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
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 The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After leaving the villa, Paul's only thought was to hasten to his mother to tell her of his happiness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading The wind was blowing almost a gale, the surf dashed furiously against the rocks, the sand was blown up into fantastic wreaths, whirling along the road; the branches of the trees were tossing wildly above him, and the carriage was dashing madly along, enveloped in a cloud of dust.
