used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
(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 In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
rid of obstructions
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE MASTER He half groped his way down the stairs.
Eleanor
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From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
Eleanor's
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From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
divisible by two
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading THE MASTER He half groped his way down the stairs.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE MASTER He half groped his way down the stairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MASTER He half groped his way down the stairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MASTER He half groped his way down the stairs.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER He half groped his way down the stairs.
become covered with mist
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
not any; not one
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
pretentiousadjectiveUS /priˈtenʃəs/
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
PuritannounUS /ˈpjʊrətən/
a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
raptures
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From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
Rivoli
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From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
do one's shopping
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE MASTER He half groped his way down the stairs.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
storm-shaken
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From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
the rays of the sun
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER He half groped his way down the stairs.
a special situation
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
transcendentadjectiveUS /trænˈsendənt/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
Tuileriesnoun
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 He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He tried to shake her off, to think of the transcendent raptures that awaited him on the morrow; he tried to see Eleanor’s face steadily, but it was all wavering lines like a reflection in storm-shaken water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MASTER He half groped his way down the stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading He emerged into the Rue de Rivoli with its pretentious architecture, its glittering shop windows, its bustle of life; across the road the gardens of the Tuileries stretched away in the sunshine; but the gentle figure stood between him and Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No, one thing was clear--the figure of the sweet Puritan woman with her simple righteousness.
Wyndwood
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From this reading In this mist of tears all things were obscured, even the image of Eleanor Wyndwood.
