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 At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

in a state of sleep

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

aroused or activated

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

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

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

courtesy towards women

From this reading The two dogs and the two horses were the only remaining vestiges of the splendors of its chivalry.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

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

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

the sphere of work by women

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The two dogs and the two horses were the only remaining vestiges of the splendors of its chivalry.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

start firing a weapon

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

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

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

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

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

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

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The two dogs and the two horses were the only remaining vestiges of the splendors of its chivalry.

full of or producing joy

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

immediately past

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

a particular point in time

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

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

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

and nothing more

From this reading The two dogs and the two horses were the only remaining vestiges of the splendors of its chivalry.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

put into a recess

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

not used up

From this reading The two dogs and the two horses were the only remaining vestiges of the splendors of its chivalry.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

cut with a saw

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

in an artful manner

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

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

From this reading The two dogs and the two horses were the only remaining vestiges of the splendors of its chivalry.

make square

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

not in physical motion

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

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

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

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

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

plural of “vestige” — an indication that something has been present

From this reading The two dogs and the two horses were the only remaining vestiges of the splendors of its chivalry.

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 The joyful barking of the animals was the last noise that awakened the echoes slumbering among the darksome walls of the ancient house.

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

From this reading Gasselin was still busy about the offices; he looked to the horses of the baron and Calyste, saw that the stable was in order for the night, and gave the two fine hunting-dogs their daily meal.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The two dogs and the two horses were the only remaining vestiges of the splendors of its chivalry.

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

From this reading At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

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 At this moment Mariotte came in to light the lamp, which she placed on a square table in front of the fire; then she fetched her distaff, her ball of thread, and a small stool, on which she seated herself in the recess of a window and began as usual to spin.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You have dropped the paper, sister, but you are not asleep,” said the old woman, slyly.