used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
the act of discovering something
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
Dupay
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From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was plain that their visit was expected.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
flaggingnounUS /ˈflæɡɪŋ/
flagstones collectively
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
flaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain that their visit was expected.
Lafrane
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From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
masonrynounUS /ˈmeɪsənri/
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
not any; not one
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that their visit was expected.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain that their visit was expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was plain that their visit was expected.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had had no idea, then, of taking her to the Dupay farm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was plain that their visit was expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth said nothing to Monsieur Lafrane, although she was startled.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She was somewhat relieved by this discovery, although she was curious as to why she was being carried to the chateau.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The great front door of the old pile of masonry was wide open and a flaring, swinging lamp illuminated the entrance hall, the light shining far across the flagging before the door.
