used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
having companions or an escort
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
anew
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
divulgedverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒd/
past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
Jules
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From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
set afire or burning
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
held dear
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
compacted by ironing
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
revolutioniseverb
fill with revolutionary ideas
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Yvonne was silent.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
Thessalynoun
a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
Thessaly's
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From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
precisely as stated
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yvonne was silent.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
at the time that
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When first he had seen her awaiting him upon the platform his eyes had lighted up in that ardent way which she loved, and he had pressed her hands very hard in greeting.
which person or people
From this reading In the car Paul talked exclusively to Jules Thessaly, who had accompanied him upon his tour.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "That chateau, Thessaly, holds a secret which if it could be divulged to the world would revolutionise theology."
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading But thereafter he had become absorbed again in his giant dreams, and now as they sped through the London streets homeward, he bent forward, one hand resting upon Thessaly's knee, wrapped up in the companionship of his memories.
Yvonne
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From this reading Yvonne was silent.
