Chapter IX

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From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

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

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

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

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

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

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

only a very short time before

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

shining intensely

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

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

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

the act or process of complicating

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

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

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

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

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

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

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

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

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

apart from; not including

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

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From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

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

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

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

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

immediately past

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

march in a procession

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

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From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

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

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

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

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

held or filled or in use

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

precisely, exactly

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

do one's shopping

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

the rays of the sun

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

having something on top

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

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

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

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

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.

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

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

in or at the place that

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was on a Monday, the 14th of March, that The Ladies' Paradise inaugurated its new buildings by a great exhibition of summer novelties, which was to last three days.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading To the right and left stretched the shop fronts, barely dry and of a blinding whiteness, running along the Rue Monsigny and the Rue de la Michodière, occupying the whole island, except on the Rue du Dix-Décembre side, where the Crédit Immobilier intended to build.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading However, behind the closed doors of the neighbouring shops, quite an agitation was fermenting; and one could see, against the windows, the pale faces of the small tradesmen, occupied in counting the first carriages which stopped before the new grand entrance in the Rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Outside, a sharp wind was blowing, the passers-by, surprised by this return of winter, spun along, buttoned up in their overcoats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This door, lofty and deep like a church porch, surmounted by a group--Industry and Commerce hand-in-hand amidst a complication of symbols--was sheltered by a vast awning, the fresh gilding of which seemed to light up the pavement with a ray of sunshine.