Chapter III

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

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

later than; following

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

(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 And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

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

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

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

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

for the reason that

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

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

From this reading THE BOURBONNAIS.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

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

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

any large and important church

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

in an attractive manner

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

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

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

a movement into or inward

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

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

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

comparative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

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

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

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

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

the peak of a hill

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

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

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

the longest French river; rises in the Massif Central and flows north and west to the Atlantic Ocean

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

lessening in intensity or strength

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

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

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

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

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

not any; not one

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

on one occasion

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

by chance

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

a light shade of red

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

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

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

flowing profusely

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

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

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

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

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

cut with a saw

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

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

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

with low volume

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

a lightweight cord

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

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

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

in or at that place or location

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

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

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

bound or secured closely

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

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

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

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

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

except if; if not

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

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

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading --After this, there was but a short way to go by the river.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

at the time that

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

in or at the place that

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.

an increase in width

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Following the Loire, the sand-banks in its centre widening, the green wilderness growing greener and wilder, the town on the far hilltop fading softly into blue shadow, we came, in the middle of the afternoon, to Pougres-les-Eaux, a fashionable invalid resort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next morning when we awoke it was pouring; but, the shower moderating into a drizzle, we made an early start after breakfast.--_Monsieur_, the landlord, was distressed when he saw both lamp and little wheel tied on with pink string.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading And though the little safety-wheel now worked loose from no possible cause, unless, perhaps, because it had not been used once in all our ride; and though the rubber fastening in the lamp needed attention every few minutes, we reached Nevers--entering by the gate where Gerars so cunningly played and sang--early enough to see the town and the cathedral.