Chapter XV

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

a bleak and desolate atmosphere

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

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

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

the property of being moderately cold

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

divisible by two

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There was nothing for her to fear.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

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

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was nothing for her to fear.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

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

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

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

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

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

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

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

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

longing to return home

From this reading Humphrey Trail was homesick.

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

From this reading Humphrey Trail was homesick.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

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 During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

march in a procession

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing for her to fear.

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

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

above and across; more than

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

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

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

the season of growth

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

move an implement through

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

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

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Humphrey Trail was homesick.

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

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

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

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

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

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

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

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

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the few weeks of winter that Rosanne had been with her, little Vivi had been content to stay inside; but now that the ice was melting and the robins were singing in the Bois, Vivi wanted to be out in the Paris that she knew, even in the midst of its terror.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading “SHE IS LIKE OUR LITTLE MADEMOISELLE” It was the first of March and there was a hint of spring about in spite of the bleakness of the streets and the chilliness of the air, a faint suggestion of warm winds coming, of new budding snowdrops and wood violets.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading He wanted to see the first film of green over his Yorkshire moors, to hear the call of mating birds, and feel the busy, stealthy stir of wild things in the bracken and across the downs.