Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

later than; following

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

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

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

of grey tinged with blue

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

with brightness

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

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From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

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From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In spite of the sunshine, however, it was winter, and there was no movement in St. Germains.

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

From this reading In spite of the sunshine, however, it was winter, and there was no movement in St. Germains.

linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

having no leaves

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

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From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In spite of the sunshine, however, it was winter, and there was no movement in St. Germains.

not any; not one

From this reading In spite of the sunshine, however, it was winter, and there was no movement in St. Germains.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

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

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

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From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

sprinkled with seed

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the sunshine, however, it was winter, and there was no movement in St. Germains.

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From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

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

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

the rays of the sun

From this reading In spite of the sunshine, however, it was winter, and there was no movement in St. Germains.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

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

From this reading A mild January day on the terrace of St. Germains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In spite of the sunshine, however, it was winter, and there was no movement in St. Germains.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

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

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

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

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

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

From this reading After a morning of hoar-frost the sun was shining brightly on the terrace, and on the panorama it commands.

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

From this reading The terrace and the road leading from it to the town were deserted; and it was easy to see from the aspect of the famous hotel at the corner of the terrace that, although not closed, it despaired of visitors.

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

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

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From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.

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

From this reading In spite of the sunshine, however, it was winter, and there was no movement in St. Germains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A pleasant light lay on the charming houses that front the skirts of the forest, on the blue-gray windings of the Seine, on the groves of leafless poplars interwoven with its course, on the plain with its thickly sown villages, on the height of Mont Valerien, behind which lay Paris.