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Chapter IX
“They loved by the lakes! _She_ lives by a lake! A lake is certainly full of love!” she thought. A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did. “We owe that,” said her father, “to the notorious Watteville.”
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A lake is certainly full of love!” she thought.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _She_ lives by a lake!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
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From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “They loved by the lakes!
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From this reading A lake is certainly full of love!” she thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
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From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We owe that,” said her father, “to the notorious Watteville.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake is certainly full of love!” she thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “We owe that,” said her father, “to the notorious Watteville.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lake is certainly full of love!” she thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
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From this reading _She_ lives by a lake!
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From this reading “They loved by the lakes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ lives by a lake!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake is certainly full of love!” she thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They loved by the lakes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We owe that,” said her father, “to the notorious Watteville.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A lake is certainly full of love!” she thought.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
above and across; more than
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We owe that,” said her father, “to the notorious Watteville.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We owe that,” said her father, “to the notorious Watteville.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _She_ lives by a lake!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “They loved by the lakes!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They loved by the lakes!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A lake is certainly full of love!” she thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We owe that,” said her father, “to the notorious Watteville.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We owe that,” said her father, “to the notorious Watteville.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We owe that,” said her father, “to the notorious Watteville.”
at the time that
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A lake fed by snows has opalescent colors and a translucency that makes it one huge diamond; but when it is shut in like that of les Rouxey, between two granite masses covered with pines, when silence broods over it like that of the Savannas or the Steppes, then every one must exclaim as Rosalie did.
