Chapter XXXII

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

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From this reading “Ah!” answered Luc, without moving his head.

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

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Ah!” answered Luc, without moving his head.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

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

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

make calm or still

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

not accessible to view

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

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

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

a room used for dining

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

first in order of birth

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Mademoiselle de Séguy is leaving for Paris to-morrow,” said the Marquis.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

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

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

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

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “Ah!” answered Luc, without moving his head.

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

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

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

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

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

From this reading “Mademoiselle de Séguy is leaving for Paris to-morrow,” said the Marquis.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

and nothing more

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

the act of departing

From this reading “Mademoiselle de Séguy is leaving for Paris to-morrow,” said the Marquis.

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 Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

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

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading “Mademoiselle de Séguy is leaving for Paris to-morrow,” said the Marquis.

march in a procession

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

expressing sorrow

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

in motion

From this reading “Ah!” answered Luc, without moving his head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

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

From this reading “Mademoiselle de Séguy is leaving for Paris to-morrow,” said the Marquis.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

located far away spatially

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Mademoiselle de Séguy is leaving for Paris to-morrow,” said the Marquis.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

the season of growth

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

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

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Luc stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

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

From this reading “Mademoiselle de Séguy is leaving for Paris to-morrow,” said the Marquis.

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

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

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

From this reading “Mademoiselle de Séguy is leaving for Paris to-morrow,” said the Marquis.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

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

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

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

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE CONFLICT The elder Marquis de Vauvenargues put down the _Gazette_ in which he had been reading of the opening of the spring campaign and the progress of the Chevalier de St. George through Scotland, and looked across the dining-room at his eldest son.

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 stood before the window half concealed by the long folds of the dark crimson curtains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was late afternoon in March, and the garden was grey, misty, and fragrant; beyond the trees, just blurred with green, glowed the pale, clear blue of the fading sky, mournful, remote, and calm.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “Ah!” answered Luc, without moving his head.