Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading He has worked conscientiously, and loathes the thought of a wineshop.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

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

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading He has worked conscientiously, and loathes the thought of a wineshop.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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From this reading IN THE ENGINE-ROOM.

third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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

From this reading He has worked conscientiously, and loathes the thought of a wineshop.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

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

From this reading He has worked conscientiously, and loathes the thought of a wineshop.

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

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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

From this reading IN THE ENGINE-ROOM.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

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

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

held up in the air

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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From this reading He has worked conscientiously, and loathes the thought of a wineshop.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

not any; not one

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

not often

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

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From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

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

From this reading IN THE ENGINE-ROOM.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He has worked conscientiously, and loathes the thought of a wineshop.

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

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

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

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

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

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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 The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.

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

From this reading He has worked conscientiously, and loathes the thought of a wineshop.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He has worked conscientiously, and loathes the thought of a wineshop.

a late time of life

From this reading How is it that days of such interminable length can be merged into such swiftly-passing years?

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

From this reading Two have passed since Zénaïde was married, and since Jack’s terrible adventure.

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

From this reading The house is sad and desolate since Zénaïde’s marriage; Madame Rondic rarely goes out, and occupies her accustomed seat at the window, the curtain of which, however, is never lifted, for she expects no one now.