used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
(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 BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
completely unclothed
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
characterized by great determination
From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With what emotions did not the sight of that neighbourhood thrill him.
without deviation
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
EAUX
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From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading With what emotions did not the sight of that neighbourhood thrill him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
Fontainebleau
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From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
Germain
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From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading With what emotions did not the sight of that neighbourhood thrill him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With what emotions did not the sight of that neighbourhood thrill him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
a course of conduct
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
more desirable than another
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading With what emotions did not the sight of that neighbourhood thrill him.
slackedverbUS /slækt/
past form of “slack” — avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
the season of growth
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With what emotions did not the sight of that neighbourhood thrill him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading With what emotions did not the sight of that neighbourhood thrill him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He might have taken a path directly through his own park to the chateau, but he preferred the highway to Fontainebleau, and, passing the gates of Eaux Tranquilles, entered the great forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
TRANQUILLES
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From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what emotions did not the sight of that neighbourhood thrill him.
in or at the place that
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading BACK AT EAUX TRANQUILLES "I will alter all this," Germain determined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With what emotions did not the sight of that neighbourhood thrill him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He slacked rein to a walk, rode thoughtfully through the bare but smiling woods and picturesque openings, and stopped with deep feeling at the spring where he first met the generous benefactor of his life.
WrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading Wrapping his cloak closely round him and lowering his hat to prevent recognition he mounted his horse in the courtyard of the inn and rode on.
