Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

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

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It lies clean and sightly between its mountain and the river under the clear Canadian sky.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading It lies clean and sightly between its mountain and the river under the clear Canadian sky.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It lies clean and sightly between its mountain and the river under the clear Canadian sky.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

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From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

past form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

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 It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

the organ of sight

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

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

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

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

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

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

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

very generous

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading It lies clean and sightly between its mountain and the river under the clear Canadian sky.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

in a moody manner

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

not any; not one

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

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

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

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

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

above and across; more than

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading Churches, hospitals, banks and offices delight the eye, and no pall of coal-smoke floats over Montreal.

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

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It lies clean and sightly between its mountain and the river under the clear Canadian sky.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading It lies clean and sightly between its mountain and the river under the clear Canadian sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It lies clean and sightly between its mountain and the river under the clear Canadian sky.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

the season of growth

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

sweep across or over

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

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

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It lies clean and sightly between its mountain and the river under the clear Canadian sky.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

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

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

(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 It is, from almost any point of view, a beautiful city, for its merchants and financiers of English and Scottish extraction have emulated the love of artistic symmetry displayed by the old French Canadian religious orders, as well as their lavish expenditure, in the buildings they have raised.

United States photographer(1886-1958)

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

at the time that

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is not very much of a mountain, though it forms a remarkably fine natural park, and from where Weston lay he could look down upon a vast sweep of country and the city clustering round the towers of Notre Dame.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading IDA CLAIMS AN ACQUAINTANCE It was early on a fine spring evening when Clarence Weston lay somewhat moodily on the wooded slope of the mountain that rises behind Montreal.