used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
Amandine
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From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE BOATS.
BorderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
communicated in words
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
a social unit living together
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
Francois
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From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
fruit-trees
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From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
depressingly dark
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
isletnounUS /ˈaɪlɪt/
a small island
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
kitchen-garden
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From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
MartialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
poplars
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From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOATS.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the midst of the orchard was to be seen the hovel, with the thatched roof, into which Martial had expressed his intention to retire with Francois and Amandine.
precisely as stated
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the night the appearance of the isle inhabited by the Martial family was very gloomy, but by the bright light of day nothing could be more smiling than this accursed spot.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading On this side, the isle terminated at its point by a kind of stockade, formed of large piles, driven in to prevent the soil from wearing away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Bordered by willows and poplars, almost entirely covered with thick grass, in which wound several paths of yellow sand, the islet included a kitchen-garden and a good number of fruit-trees.
