Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

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

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

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

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

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

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)

From this reading SEEING MONT BLANC GO OUT.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

be a sign or indication of

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

plural of “fade” — a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

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

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

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

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

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

From this reading SEEING MONT BLANC GO OUT.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

the act of departing

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

proceeding in small stages

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

in a gradual manner

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

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

From this reading "We are going to see Mont Blanc go out," said his father.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

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

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

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

From this reading SEEING MONT BLANC GO OUT.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SEEING MONT BLANC GO OUT.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

of something having a dusty purplish pink color

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "We are going to see Mont Blanc go out," said his father.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading SEEING MONT BLANC GO OUT.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

not in physical motion

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

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

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

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

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

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

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

the upper part of anything

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

up to a particular time

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are going to see Mont Blanc go out," said his father.

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

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"

during the time that

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

a Caucasian

From this reading This light gradually fades away as the sun goes down, until the lower part of the mountain becomes of a dead and ghostly white, while the roseate hue still lingers on the summit, as if the top of the mountain were tipped with flame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Holiday answered Rollo in French, using a phrase very common in Geneva to denote the gradual fading away of the rosy light left upon Mont Blanc by the setting sun; for the sun, just at the time of its setting, gilds the mountain with a peculiar rosy light, as if it were a cloud.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Father," said Rollo to Mr. Holiday, at dinner one day, "what are you going to do this evening?"