Chapter XXI

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The public places, too, lost their air of life and business.

(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 THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

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

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The public places, too, lost their air of life and business.

a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

a junction where one street or road crosses another

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

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From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

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From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

plural of “dentist” — a person qualified to practice dentistry

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

set up or found

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

plural of “harangue” — a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

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

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

made tough by habitual exposure

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The public places, too, lost their air of life and business.

hear with intention

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The public places, too, lost their air of life and business.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

the capital and largest city of Luxembourg

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

completely unclothed

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

any act of immoderate indulgence

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

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From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The public places, too, lost their air of life and business.

plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The public places, too, lost their air of life and business.

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From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

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From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

not in physical motion

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

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

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The public places, too, lost their air of life and business.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The public places, too, lost their air of life and business.

in the direction of

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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 trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

at the time that

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

in or at the place that

From this reading The trees in the gardens of the Tuileries and the Palais d’Orleans, where the parterres and avenues of the Luxembourg are now situated, rose naked and dreary towards the dull sky; and the snow lay deep upon the Butte St. Roche, uncarted and uncared for, threatening to inundate the lower streets in the vicinity when the thaw came.

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

From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE OF THE HÔTEL DIEU, AND THE ORGY AT THE HÔTEL DE CLUNY The autumn passed away, and winter came on in all its severity.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The women were less attractive to the passing glance of the cavaliers in the streets, or the still mundane fathers in the churches.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.

but in spite of that

From this reading The mountebanks, showmen, and dentists ceased to pitch their platforms on the Pont Neuf and Carrefour du Châtelet; for although they were individuals inured to cold, yet they found the promenaders were more sensitive, and would not stop to listen to their harangues.