Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

-ing 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 Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

later than; following

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

in addition

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

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

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

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From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

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

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

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From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

characterized by great determination

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

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

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

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

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

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

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

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

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

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

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

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

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

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

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

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

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

small and remote and insignificant

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

above and across; more than

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

large open car seating four with folding top

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

a coniferous tree

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

a small lake

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

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

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

cut with a saw

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

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

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

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 After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

two times

From this reading Julien had bought at a sale a new one-horse phaeton, so that they could go out twice a month.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

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

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

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

From this reading DEATH OF LA BARONNE As Jeanne's health was quite restored, they determined to go and return the Fourvilles' visit and also to call on the Marquis de Coutelier.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

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

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

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

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

during the time that

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.

which person or people

From this reading Julien explained all the portions of the building to Jeanne, like one who knows his subject thoroughly, and went into raptures over its beauty, adding; "It is full of game, this country.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading After an abrupt turn in the valley they saw the Château of Vrillette, a wooded slope on one side of it and a large pond on the other, out of which rose one of its walls and which was bounded by a wood of tall pine trees that formed the other side of the valley.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading They set out one fine December morning, and after driving for two hours across the plains of Normandy, they began to descend a little slope into a little valley, the sides of which were wooded, while the valley itself was cultivated.