Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

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

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

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

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

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From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

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

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

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From this reading DR.

one or the other of two

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

a quick look

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

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

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

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From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

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 LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

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

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

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

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

inflected form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

on the contrary

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

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

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

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

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

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

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

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

From this reading On one side of it stretched a garden, on the other some outbuildings joined it to another house which had nothing to do with it, but was one of a block of rather old houses which faced the street.

in the direction of

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

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

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

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

From this reading The houses were less closely packed, and there were walls which trees overhung, telling of pleasant and shady gardens.

during the time that

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Behind such a wall the passer-by had a glimpse of the upper windows and steep roof of a house of considerable size.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LEGRAND'S ASYLUM The Rue Charonne was a long street extending toward the outer limits of the city, and while at one end, near the Chat Rouge Tavern, it was a busy thoroughfare with crowded Streets on either side of it, at the other end it was quiet, and almost deserted in the evenings.