Chapter VII

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

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

in the past

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

being one more than seven

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

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

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

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

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

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

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

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

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

according to the clock

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

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

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

without much difficulty

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

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

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

precisely, exactly

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

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

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

carry out

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

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

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

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

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

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From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

up to a particular time

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

the topmost one of two

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

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

From this reading THE CITY OF QUEBEC THE big steamer _Richelîeu_ was moored at the docks below the historic city of Quebec at seven o'clock the next morning.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

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

From this reading Tourists were allowed to remain in their staterooms until eight o'clock if they chose and breakfast was furnished on board.

in or at the place that

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They did not drive up the steep hills in a calêche, nor did they take the trolley, for Monsieur Tremblent knew of a short cut; he could reach his mother's home more readily by walking one block in the lower town and then taking an elevator, which runs right up the side of the cliff and deposits its passengers on the Terrace, where the beautiful Château Frontenac stands.

which person or people

From this reading Already Oisette felt as though she were walking in the pages of history: for she knew well the story of Samuel de Champlain, who had founded this city so long ago.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But Monsieur Tremblent and Oisette were early risers and were among the first to walk down the gangplank, attend to their luggage and depart for the upper town, where Grandmother Tremblent would have a good breakfast of bacon and eggs ready for her guests.