used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
anew
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
(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 A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
artisticallyadverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪkli/
in an artistic manner
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
cause to be bored
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
brought into existence
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
cajoleverbUS /kəˈdʒoʊl/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
a female human offspring
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
Elodie
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From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
half the width of an em
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
fascinateverbUS /ˈfæsəneɪt/
cause to be interested or curious
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
set up or found
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
the act of departing
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
Lilloise
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From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
engage in
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
mise
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From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
win a victory over
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
an amount of time
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
promenadesnounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪdz/
plural of “promenade” — a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
rusticitynoun
the quality of being rustic or gauche
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a state of social isolation
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
hurting
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
Thionville
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From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first she thought of going to see him at the studio in the Place de Thionville.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
touchyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃi/
quick to take offense
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading The _Belle Lilloise_ was occupied as a house of light refreshment; its exterior bore a look of poverty that was part of the _mise en scene_ and it stood on the fragments, artistically imitated, of a fallen tower, so as to unite with the charm of rusticity the melancholy appeal of a ruined castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At this period, in all the English gardens and all the fashionable promenades, rustic cottages were to be found, built by clever architects, whose aim it was to flatter the taste of the city folk for a country life.
in or at the place that
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
belonging to which person
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading A born fighter whose bent was to defend her property under all circumstances, Elodie instantly turned her mind to the task of winning back her lover.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But knowing his touchy temper and judging from his letter that he was sick and sore, she feared he might come to regard daughter and father with the same angry displeasure and make a point of never seeing her again; so she deemed it wiser to invite him to a sentimental, romantic rendezvous which he could not well decline, where she would have ample time to cajole and charm him and where solitude would be her ally to fascinate his senses and overcome his scruples.
