Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

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

From this reading BONAVENTURE AND ZOSEPHINE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

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

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

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From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

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From this reading BONAVENTURE AND ZOSEPHINE.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

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From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

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From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

in a convenient manner

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

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From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

travel across or pass over

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

being one more than seven

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

divisible by two

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

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From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

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From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

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

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

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

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

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

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

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

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

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From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

look past, fail to notice

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

plural of “pond” — a small lake

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

from appearances alone

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

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

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

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

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

make square

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

not in physical motion

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

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

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

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

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

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

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

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

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

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

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

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

From this reading It was _au large_,--far out across the smooth, unscarred turf of the immense prairie, conveniently near one of the clear circular ponds--_maraises_--which one sees of every size and in every direction on the seemingly level land.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sosthene's small ground-story cottage, with garret stairs outside in front on the veranda and its five-acre farm behind, was not even on a highway nor on the edge of any rich _bas fond_,--creek-bottom.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading They did not live _a la chapelle_; that is, in the village of six or eight houses clustered about the small wooden spire and cross of the mission chapel.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Here it sat, as still as a picture, within its hollow square of China-trees, which every third year yielded their limbs for fuel; as easy to overlook the first time--as easy to see the next time--as a bird sitting on her eggs.

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From this reading BONAVENTURE AND ZOSEPHINE.