used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I was there only for certain days in the week.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I was there only for certain days in the week.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
drawbacknounUS /ˈdrɔːbæk/
the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
and nothing more
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
Monceau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
and nothing more
From this reading I was there only for certain days in the week.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
carry out
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was there only for certain days in the week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I was there only for certain days in the week.
well-valeted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The flat was not the finest in Paris, but was discreet, and the place generally had a well-valeted look.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
at the time that
From this reading A distinct drawback was that although one end of my street gave on to the park, I could not enjoy that latter place much, for the gates were closed every evening before midnight--just when I most deeply appreciate walking for exercise and to take the pure air.
a Caucasian
From this reading One night at the flat I sat in silent contemplation of two blue china cats that crouched upon a white table.
a late time of life
From this reading For four or five years I lived in a flat that was in a street near the little Park Monceau.
