used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
caretakernounUS /ˈkerteɪkər/
a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
doorkeepernounUS /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/
an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
divisible by two
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
first-floor
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From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
a single distinct event
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
immediately past
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
Luc
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From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
not any; not one
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
and nothing more
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
sedannounUS /səˈdæn/
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
shutteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was, like the neighbouring mansion, closed and shuttered, and had an air of long desertion; no sign nor coat of arms nor any ornamentation distinguished it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
required or under orders
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading It was believed they belonged to some noble who was always at Versailles; at least it was not supposed that they were for sale.
WALLEDverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was told that both the houses opposite were empty, and only inhabited by a caretaker.
in or at the place that
From this reading Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
which person or people
From this reading A WALLED GARDEN Luc made little of the incident of the house opposite, but had enough curiosity to ask the doorkeeper of his own hotel who owned the mansion, for the extraordinary beauty and terror of the tall man who had arrived in the sedan remained in his mind even through other thoughts.
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 Luc, considerably surprised, was drawn by this to give some attention to the house where he had last night observed the little scene through the first-floor window.
