used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
Aix-les-Bains
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From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
Berlier
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
Chambéry
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From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
escarpmentsnounUS /eˈskɑːrpmənts/
plural of “escarpment” — a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
eventidenoun
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
lendsverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
Marlioz
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From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
Mont
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From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
mountain-chain
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From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
poplar-trees
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From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
race-course
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
Revard
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From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Beyond a foreground of green fields, separated by screens of poplar-trees, the eyes light suddenly on the craggy escarpments of the mountain-chain, resembling some old fortress.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS “Here they come, here they come!” shouted Jean Berlier, pointing to the end of the race-course.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The course at Marlioz is less than two miles from Aix-les-Bains, on the road to Chambéry.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The view from the stands, which occupy one of the slopes facing Mont Revard is fine and picturesque.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading By day there is little grace or beauty in the scene, but at eventide the setting sun lends to it a wonderful attractiveness.
