used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon had been chill and depressing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The afternoon had been chill and depressing.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
CHATEAUnounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The afternoon had been chill and depressing.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The afternoon had been chill and depressing.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were few of the wild flowers left.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There were few of the wild flowers left.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The afternoon had been chill and depressing.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
l'Ile
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From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
immediately past
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
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 There were few of the wild flowers left.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
Oise
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From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
PASnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
PREMIERnounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were few of the wild flowers left.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
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 wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three, here and there, in sheltered nooks, were all that remained to remind one of the past summer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHATEAU IN THE COUNTRY--THE MEETING--LE PREMIER PAS It was a dreary autumnal evening, sixteen months after the events of the last chapter, and the twilight was fast coming upon a vast forest in the province of l’Ile de France, now known as the department of the Oise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were few of the wild flowers left.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading There were few of the wild flowers left.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind moaned through the high branches of the trees in a dismal and monotonous wailing, and the constant rustling of the leaves as they fell to the ground showed that the season was far advanced.
