Chapter VII

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

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

(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 GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

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

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

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From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

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From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

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From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Germaine and the English artist who was staying at the Belle Étoile were great friends.

(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 GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

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From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

a beverage made from juice pressed from apples

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

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

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

take in liquids

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Germaine and the English artist who was staying at the Belle Étoile were great friends.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

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From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Germaine and the English artist who was staying at the Belle Étoile were great friends.

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

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

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

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

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

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

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

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

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

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

a confused multitude of things

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

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From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

not any; not one

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

make a painting

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

by chance

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

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

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

be seated

From this reading He was painting near the farm, and he often dropped in to sit in their garden and drink a glass of cider.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Germaine and the English artist who was staying at the Belle Étoile were great friends.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

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From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

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

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

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

From this reading Germaine had made many friends among them, for they often came to draw or paint the quaint jumble of old buildings at La Chaumière.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

the act of using

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

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

From this reading Germaine and the English artist who was staying at the Belle Étoile were great friends.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Germaine and the English artist who was staying at the Belle Étoile were great friends.

in or at the place that

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

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From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

during the time that

From this reading GERMAINE AND THE ARTIST ALL artists are fond of painting French country life, and there is no part that they like better than the picturesque old villages, farms, and apple-orchards of Normandy, while perhaps Les Andelys is one of their favourite stopping-places.

a Caucasian

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

which person or people

From this reading Germaine and the English artist who was staying at the Belle Étoile were great friends.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading This warm bright morning Germaine could see his white umbrella under the apple-trees, whereupon she ran into the _laiterie_ where her mamma was putting away butter in stone jars for winter use.

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

From this reading Germaine and the English artist who was staying at the Belle Étoile were great friends.