Chapter V

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

(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 Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In this he would have been wrong.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

the mistress of a chateau or large country house

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

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

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

a person considered as descended from some ancestor

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

having the place or position changed

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

the decade from 1880 to 1889

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

a social unit living together

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

occurring every two weeks

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

past form of “gravitate” — move toward

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

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

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

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

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

on one occasion

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

in an original manner

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

having pillars

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

restricted to something

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

one of four equal parts

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

the decade from 1970 to 1979

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

required or under orders

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

of or relating to the theater

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading In this he would have been wrong.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

not seen or perceived

From this reading THE UNSEEN HAND "The procession of our Fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power."

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

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

From this reading In a back street in the purely French quarter of Montreal stood a pillared and placarded building once known as the home of an ambitious coterie, the _Cercle Litteraire_, which met fortnightly to discuss in rapid incisive Canadian French such topics as "Our National Literature," "The Destiny of Canada," and "The Dramatists of France," from which all _politique_ was supposed to be eliminated.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

which person or people

From this reading The building had originally been a house and private bank belonging to a courtly descendant of an old family, a De Lotbiniere, who grew French walnut and cherry trees, lettuces and herbs in the back garden.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

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

From this reading Had Ringfield continued his conversation with the _chatelaine_ of Clairville he would in all probability have asked a few questions about her theatrical career, placing it in his imagination in one of the large American centres to which in the seventies or eighties all Canadian artists gravitated.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading In this he would have been wrong.