Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

later than; following

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

wood duck and mandarin duck

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

in addition

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

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

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

any person at all

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

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

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

in a brisk manner

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

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From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

divisible by two

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

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

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

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

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

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

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

immediately past

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

the act of departing

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

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 Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

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 The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

not any; not one

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

above and across; more than

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

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

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

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

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

not in physical motion

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

light that streams

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He noted, even in his happy mood, a certain sadness in the deserted spot that had been so gay.

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

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

in the direction of

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

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

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

at the time that

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

in or at the place that

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

a Caucasian

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AFTERWARDS The last generous glow of October had passed into the first chill of November; the white haze of an early frost lay over the fields as Luc, but a few days after the fête, rode across the fields where he had walked with Clémence on his way home from the house of the Comte de Séguy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Luc wondered at that, for there was no indication of anyone having been left behind; but he rode on briskly towards the gates of Aix, and was striking out of the fields into the high road when round the group of elms, where the stage had been but so short a time before, rode Carola Koklinska.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The fair was over, the travelling players had gone, leaving behind them worn grass, scattered rubbish, and trampled bushes; in one corner of the field a ragged tent still stood with a long blue and scarlet streamer fluttering above it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It seemed as if she would have passed him without a word, but he drew rein, and then she checked her horse also.