used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
have
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Paul Marais dwelt in the street called, perhaps by way of satire, La Grande.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
Chapelle
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From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
counterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Paul Marais dwelt in the street called, perhaps by way of satire, La Grande.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
fisher-folk
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From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
fishesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
Grande
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From this reading Paul Marais dwelt in the street called, perhaps by way of satire, La Grande.
graniticadjectiveUS /ɡrəˈnɪtɪk/
showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
harbour-master
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From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
ivy-mantled
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From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
L-shapedadjective
shaped in the form of the letter L
From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
Marais
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From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
peninsulas
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From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
by chance
From this reading Paul Marais dwelt in the street called, perhaps by way of satire, La Grande.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
PolnounUS /pɔːl/
a person active in party politics
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
presentmentnounUS /priˈzentmənt/
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
Pêcheurs
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From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
Quilaix
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From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Paul Marais dwelt in the street called, perhaps by way of satire, La Grande.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
stabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading For the convenience of the fisher-folk an L-shaped stone pier has been raised in the sea.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Paul Marais dwelt in the street called, perhaps by way of satire, La Grande.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Paul Marais dwelt in the street called, perhaps by way of satire, La Grande.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading "THE ENGLISH LADY" On one of the granitic peninsulas of Western Brittany stands the little town of Quilaix, situated in a hollow facing the sea.
at the time that
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
which person or people
From this reading The duty of watching over this structure, whose stability was often threatened by the fury of the Atlantic, pertained to Paul Marais, familiarly known as "Old Pol," who, to his office of harbour-master added likewise that of collector of the customs.
belonging to which person
From this reading To the ordinary tourist the place presents few features of interest beyond its ivy-mantled church, whose doors bear the counterfeit presentment of fishes carved in oak: which fact, when added to the name of the edifice--_La Chapelle des Pêcheurs_--serves to indicate the general occupation of the inhabitants.
