used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
CHARLIE
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From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
ChartresnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrtriz/
a town in northern France that is noted for its Gothic Cathedral
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
China-tree
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From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
Clotilde
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From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading We need not concern ourselves as to his meaning.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
cypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading "Setting in cypress," he murmured.
cypresses
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From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
du
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From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Setting in cypress," he murmured.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
and nothing more
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
KEENE
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From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
set down according to a plan
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
immediately past
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading We need not concern ourselves as to his meaning.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Setting in cypress," he murmured.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We need not concern ourselves as to his meaning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We need not concern ourselves as to his meaning.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We need not concern ourselves as to his meaning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
restitutionnounUS /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
rottingnounUS /ˈrɑːtɪŋ/
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
Identical; not different.
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading "Setting in cypress," he murmured.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We need not concern ourselves as to his meaning.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
unpavedadjectiveUS /ʌpeɪvd/
not having a paved surface
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had reached there and paused, just as the brighter glare of the set sun was growing dim above the tops of the cypresses.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BAD FOR CHARLIE KEENE On the same evening of which we have been telling, about the time that Aurora and Clotilde were dropping their last tear of joy over the document of restitution, a noticeable figure stood alone at the corner of the rue du Canal and the rue Chartres.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After walking with some rapidity of step, he had stopped aimlessly, and laid his hand with an air of weariness upon a rotting China-tree that leaned over the ditch at the edge of the unpaved walk.
