Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

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From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

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

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

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

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

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

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading She here spent her days in pleasant peacefulness.

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From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

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

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

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

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

immediately past

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

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

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

according to the clock

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

on one occasion

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

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

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

a state that is calm and tranquil

From this reading She here spent her days in pleasant peacefulness.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading She here spent her days in pleasant peacefulness.

-ing form of “profit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

at the expected or proper time

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

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From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

in a peacefully serene manner

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

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

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

a state of social isolation

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

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

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She here spent her days in pleasant peacefulness.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

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

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

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

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

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

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

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

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Tuesday dinners became established institutions, and the partakers in these little feasts appeared punctually at seven o’clock, serenely happy in discharging what they deemed a duty.

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

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

which person or people

From this reading It was they who, during the early days of her bereavement, had broken in on her solitude, and drawn up their chairs to her table with friendly freedom; their object being to extricate her, at least once a week, from the solitude in which she lived.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every Tuesday Hélène had Monsieur Rambaud and Abbé Jouve to dine with her.

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

From this reading That Tuesday Hélène was seated at the window, profiting by the last gleams of the twilight to finish some needle work, pending the arrival of her guests.