Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

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From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

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

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

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

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

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

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

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From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

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From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading THE FALLING SHADOW.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

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From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

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

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

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From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

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

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

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

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

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

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

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

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

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

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

plural of “parisian” — a native or resident of Paris

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

by chance

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

the beach at a seaside resort

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

having a point

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

affording physical or mental rest

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

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From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE FALLING SHADOW.

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

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

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From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

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

From this reading THE FALLING SHADOW.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

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

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

under normal conditions

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading The country _chateau_ of the Earl of Bracondale, though modestly named the Villa Monplaisir, stood on the road to Fecamp amid the pines, about half a mile from the sea, at St. Addresse, the new seaside suburb of Havre.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

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

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Along the broad _plage_ are numerous summer villas, with quaint gabled roofs and small pointed towers in the French style--houses occupied in the season mostly by wealthy Parisians.

at the time that

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Monplaisir, however, was the largest and most handsome residence in the neighbourhood; and to it, when the British statesman was in residence, came various French Ministers of State, and usually for a few days each year the President of the Republic was his lordship's guest.

but in spite of that

From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.

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From this reading St. Addresse is, perhaps, not so fashionable as Etretat or Yport, being quieter and more restful, yet with excellent sea-bathing.