used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
(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 For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
barmnoun
a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
for the reason that
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
climaticadjectiveUS /klaɪˈmætɪk/
of or relating to a climate
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
commixturenoun
the act of mixing together
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
country-seat
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From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
embowered
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From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
set up or found
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
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 Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
Méricourt
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From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
Ned
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From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
on one occasion
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
one-timeadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈtaɪm/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
by chance
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
proprietorshipnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
runnelsnounUS /ˈrʌnəlz/
plural of “runnel” — a small stream
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading For the first, little runnels of irresponsible gaiety gushed in his veins; for the second, the weather, that had been indifferent fine during his journey, appeared to have broken all at once into full promise of summer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was rather, perhaps, because in the one-time surrender of her very soul to his inspection, she had made of him a confederate in certain unspoken secrets, the knowledge of which was to him like a sense of proprietorship in a picturesque little country-seat.
which person or people
From this reading It was not, indeed, that his sympathies enlarged in the near presence of one who might hold herself as a little moon of desire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Now it seemed that his very neighbourhood to the Madonna of his memory was effecting a climatic change both within and without him.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Pretty early on the morning following his arrival in Méricourt, Ned strolled up the easy slope leading to the lodge of the chateau, and found himself lingering over against the embowered gates with a queer barm of humour working upon a commixture of emotions in his breast.
