Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

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

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Sweet odours continually seemed to fill his breathing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Sweet odours continually seemed to fill his breathing.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

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From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Sweet odours continually seemed to fill his breathing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

depressingly dark

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

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

From this reading Sweet odours continually seemed to fill his breathing.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

and nothing more

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

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

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Sweet odours continually seemed to fill his breathing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

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

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

inflected form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

coated with paint

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

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From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

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From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Sweet odours continually seemed to fill his breathing.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

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From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

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

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Sweet odours continually seemed to fill his breathing.

hung or decorated with tapestry

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

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

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

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

From this reading Sweet odours continually seemed to fill his breathing.

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From this reading MONSIEUR DE REPENTIGNY For several days he revelled in exploring Eaux Tranquilles.

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From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

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From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He sat dreaming in the trellised vineries, or wandered with his host along the walks overhung by carefully trimmed shade-trees.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

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

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He became familiar with the paths of the gardens, the different statues and fountains.

showing curiosity

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.

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

From this reading Sometimes he would ramble in the park, which occupied about a mile of hill across the mere; sometimes he strolled curiously about in the old castle, along devious passages and from chamber to chamber, wondering at its heavily tapestried walls, its gloomy dungeons with the water lapping just beneath, its small windows painted with little coats of arms, and its walls ten feet thick.