used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But she was in too great trouble to concern herself about scenery and flowers.
AdnounUS /æd/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was in too great trouble to concern herself about scenery and flowers.
CITRONnounUS /ˈsɪtrən/
large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
cloudlikeadjective
resembling a cloud
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading But she was in too great trouble to concern herself about scenery and flowers.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
FinesnounUS /faɪnz/
plural of “fine” — money extracted as a penalty
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading But she was in too great trouble to concern herself about scenery and flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But she was in too great trouble to concern herself about scenery and flowers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But she was in too great trouble to concern herself about scenery and flowers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Her thoughts turned incessantly to her mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
outstretch
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From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
Perpetua
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From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
Rhône
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From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading But she was in too great trouble to concern herself about scenery and flowers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
the season of growth
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her thoughts turned incessantly to her mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But she was in too great trouble to concern herself about scenery and flowers.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But she was in too great trouble to concern herself about scenery and flowers.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her thoughts turned incessantly to her mother.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE CITRON‐HOUSE Perpetua, at Ad Fines, was a prey to unrest.
which person or people
From this reading She was in alarm for the safety of her mother, and she was disconcerted at having been smuggled off to the house of a man who was a stranger, though to him she owed her life.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The villa was in a lovely situation, with a wide outstretch of landscape before it to the Rhône, and beyond to the blue and cloudlike spurs of the Alps; and the garden was in the freshness of its first spring beauty.
