Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A breach has always a cause and a purpose.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

later than; following

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A breach has always a cause and a purpose.

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

From this reading A breach has always a cause and a purpose.

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

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

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

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading A breach has always a cause and a purpose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A breach has always a cause and a purpose.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

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

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

being one more than ten

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

set up or found

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

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

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

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

From this reading A breach has always a cause and a purpose.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

not accessible to view

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

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

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

ten 10s

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

the act of installing something (as equipment)

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

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

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

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 After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

most important element

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

and nothing more

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

more desirable than another

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

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

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A breach has always a cause and a purpose.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

on the contrary

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

in the recent past

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

carry out

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

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

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

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

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

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

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

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

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

plural of “tract” — an extended area of land

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

(of land or fields) not prepared for raising crops

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

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

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading After his installation as Laurence’s guardian at Cinq-Cygne old d’Hauteserre converted a long ravine, through which the water of the forest flowed into the moat, into a roadway between two tracts of uncultivated land belonging to the chateau, by merely planting out in it about a hundred walnut trees which he found ready in the nursery.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

at the time that

From this reading When the chateau had its full complement of inhabitants they all preferred to take this covered way through the breach to the main road which skirted the park walls and led to the farm, rather than go round by the entrance.

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

From this reading Here is the explanation of how the one which led from the tower called that of Mademoiselle and the stables came to be made.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.

a late time of life

From this reading In eleven years these trees had grown and branched so as to nearly cover the road, hidden already by steep banks, which ran into a little wood of thirty acres recently purchased.