Chapter XL

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

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Maxine absolutely refused to touch any part of the colossal fortune left by her father.

abundant wealth

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

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

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Maxine absolutely refused to touch any part of the colossal fortune left by her father.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

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From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

a top worn by women

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

the two together, not just one

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

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From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

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

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Maxine absolutely refused to touch any part of the colossal fortune left by her father.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

a small house with a single story

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

characterized by great determination

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

in an eminent manner

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Maxine absolutely refused to touch any part of the colossal fortune left by her father.

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

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

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

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

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

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From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

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

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Maxine absolutely refused to touch any part of the colossal fortune left by her father.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

march in a procession

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

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

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

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

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Maxine absolutely refused to touch any part of the colossal fortune left by her father.

more desirable than another

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Maxine absolutely refused to touch any part of the colossal fortune left by her father.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

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

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

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

From this reading AMIDST THE LILIES One day in March, nine months later, at Champrosay, in the garden of a little cottage near the Paris road, Maxine Berselius stood directing the movements of an old man in a blue blouse--Father Champardy by name, and a gardener by profession.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

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

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Maxine absolutely refused to touch any part of the colossal fortune left by her father.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

precisely as stated

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

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

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.

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

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Art was to her far preferable to society, and in a little cottage with one woman for a servant, ten thousand francs a year were affluence.

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

From this reading On the death of her father, Maxine had come to an arrangement with her mother, eminently suited to the minds and tastes of both women.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading She knew how it had been come by, and as she had a small fortune of her own, a very small fortune of some ten thousand francs a year settled on her by an uncle at her birth, she determined to live on it, and go her own way in life.