Chapter XIV

later than; following

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Sunday upset the hours for rising, even among the Maheus.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

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

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

completely unclothed

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

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

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

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

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

past form of “deluge” — fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

divisible by two

From this reading Sunday upset the hours for rising, even among the Maheus.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

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

From this reading It was Montsou feast-day, the last Sunday in July.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

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

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

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

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Sunday upset the hours for rising, even among the Maheus.

plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

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

From this reading It was Montsou feast-day, the last Sunday in July.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Montsou feast-day, the last Sunday in July.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was Montsou feast-day, the last Sunday in July.

immediately past

From this reading It was Montsou feast-day, the last Sunday in July.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

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

From this reading Sunday upset the hours for rising, even among the Maheus.

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

From this reading It was Montsou feast-day, the last Sunday in July.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

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

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

according to the clock

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

above and across; more than

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

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

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Sunday upset the hours for rising, even among the Maheus.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

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

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

suppress in order to conceal or hide

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was Montsou feast-day, the last Sunday in July.

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

From this reading It was Montsou feast-day, the last Sunday in July.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

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

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

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

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

up to a particular time

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Sunday upset the hours for rising, even among the Maheus.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

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 Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading But the day promised to be very warm; it was one of those heavy skies threatening storm, which in summer stifle this flat bare country of the Nord.

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

From this reading It was Montsou feast-day, the last Sunday in July.

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 Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

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

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

during the time that

From this reading While the father, after five o'clock, grew weary of his bed and dressed himself, the children lay in bed until nine.

a Caucasian

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.

but in spite of that

From this reading Since Saturday evening the good housekeepers of the settlement had deluged their parlours with water, throwing bucketfuls over the flags and against the walls; and the floor was not yet dry, in spite of the white sand which had been strewn over it, an expensive luxury for the purses of the poor.