Chapter II

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

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

quickly and without warning

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

slightly wet

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

the act of departing

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

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

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

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

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

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

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

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

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

immediately past

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

without good reason

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

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

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

engage in

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

the middle part of February

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

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

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

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

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

precisely, exactly

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

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

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

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From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

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

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

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

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

not in physical motion

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Opposite, in the sunny haze, the houses in the Rue de Rome became confused, fading lightly into distance.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

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

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

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

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

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

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

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

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

in or at the place that

From this reading This occurred in the Impasse d'Amsterdam, in the last house on the right, a lofty dwelling, where the Western Railway Company lodged some of their staff.

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

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

a Caucasian

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The window on the fifth floor, at the angle of the mansarded roof, looked on to the station, that broad trench cutting into the Quartier de l'Europe, to abruptly open up the view, and which the grey mid-February sky, of a grey that was damp and warm, penetrated by the sun, seemed to make still wider on that particular afternoon.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Roubaud, on entering the room, placed the loaf, the pâté, and the bottle of white wine on the table.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Mother Victoire, before going down to her post in the morning, had crammed the stove with such a quantity of cinders that the heat was stifling, and the assistant station-master, having opened a window, leant out on the rail in front of it.