used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading A long line of cabs prevented her quitting the pavement near The Ladies' Paradise.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
chalkyadjective
composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
placed crosswise
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
Denise
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From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
Gaillon
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From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
guttersnounUS /ˈɡʌtərz/
plural of “gutter” — a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A long line of cabs prevented her quitting the pavement near The Ladies' Paradise.
immediately past
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A long line of cabs prevented her quitting the pavement near The Ladies' Paradise.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long line of cabs prevented her quitting the pavement near The Ladies' Paradise.
Louis-le-Grand
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From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A long line of cabs prevented her quitting the pavement near The Ladies' Paradise.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A long line of cabs prevented her quitting the pavement near The Ladies' Paradise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A long line of cabs prevented her quitting the pavement near The Ladies' Paradise.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A long line of cabs prevented her quitting the pavement near The Ladies' Paradise.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A long line of cabs prevented her quitting the pavement near The Ladies' Paradise.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
Saint-Roch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
not in physical motion
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
summer-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
in the direction of
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
at the time that
From this reading When she at last risked herself amongst the wheels she crossed over the Place Gaillon, as if she intended to go into the Rue Louis-le-Grand; then she altered her mind, and walked towards the Rue Saint-Roch.
in or at the place that
From this reading The catastrophe had happened so suddenly, they had turned her out so roughly, that she stood there, turning her money over in her pocket in a mechanical way, asking herself where she was to go, and what she was to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a moment Denise stood bewildered on the pavement, in the sun which still shone fiercely at five o'clock.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The July heat warmed the gutters, Paris was blazing with the chalky whiteness peculiar to it in summer-time, and which produced quite a blinding glare.
