Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

later than; following

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

inclined toward or displaying love

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

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

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

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

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

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

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

have

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

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From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

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From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

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

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

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

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

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

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

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

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

coins made of gold

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

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

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

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

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

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

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

causing intoxication

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

plural of “jolt” — a sudden jarring impact

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

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

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

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

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

for more time

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

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

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

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

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

cut with a saw

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

enticing someone astray from right behavior

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

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

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

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

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

express in speech

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

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

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

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From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

closely encircling

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

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

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

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

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

arousing affect

From this reading Suddenly, as if she could not bear this state of affairs any longer, she threw her arms round my neck, and with her lips almost touching mine, she said:

in the direction of

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

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 Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

precisely as stated

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

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

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

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

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

at the time that

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

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

From this reading Occasionally, lights were to be seen among the trees, and the crescent of the new moon shone like a half-opened gold bracelet in the serene sky, and the green sward, the copses and the small lakes, which gave an uncertain reflection of the surrounding objects, came into sight suddenly, out of the shade, and the intoxicating smell of the hay and of the flower beds rose from the earth as if from a sachet.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading As the heat was very oppressive, and there was not a breath of wind, after dinner she wanted to go for a drive in the _Bois de Boulogne_ and we drove in the victoria towards the bridge at Suresne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We did not speak, but the jolts of the carriage occasionally brought us quite close together, and as if I were being attracted by some irresistible force, I turned to Elaine and saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and that she was very pale, and my whole body trembled when I looked at her.

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

From this reading It was getting late, and the dark drives looked like deserted labyrinths, and cool retreats where one would have liked to have stopped late, where the very rustle of the leaves seems to whisper amorous temptations, and there was seduction in the softness of the air and in the infinite music of the silence.