Chapter II · Arthur Thrale

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

a former province of northern France near the English Channel (between Picardy and Flanders)

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

having the place or position changed

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ‘Tessie, what _do_ you mean?’

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

set up or found

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

cause fear in

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

an established custom

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

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

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading ‘Tessie, what _do_ you mean?’

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

not taken into account

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

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

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

recurring again and again

From this reading ‘_Pig-killing day!_’ I repeated.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

be seated

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

completely neat and clean

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

carry out

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading The sun was streaming down the narrow rocky street of St. Pucelle, in one long, unbroken line of light.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ‘Tessie, what _do_ you mean?’

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’

in the company of; together with

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

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

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

the act of creating written works

From this reading I could hear the shrill voice of Madame Marmoret screaming to frighten away the pigeons, as they alighted on the line she had erected in the courtyard to hang her spotless caps and aprons on; and Tessie disturbed me in the midst of writing a long letter home—somehow, I found it difficult to get out of the habit of calling Mrs. Sandiland’s place of residence ‘home’—to ask if I would take my work and go with her to sit on the brow of the hill that overlooked the valley of Artois.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘It is “pig-killing day” in St. Pucelle, Hilda, and you will find it so much pleasanter to be out of the town than in it.’