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 Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

(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 Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

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

From this reading He had common manners and an arrogant way of speaking.

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

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

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading He had common manners and an arrogant way of speaking.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

being joined in close association

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

a region in central France

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He had common manners and an arrogant way of speaking.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

from or at a distance

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

a state of high honor

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

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

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

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

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

not expressive

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

staying power

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

held dear

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

social deportment

From this reading He had common manners and an arrogant way of speaking.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

especially; in particular

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

and nothing more

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

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

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

above and across; more than

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

transport commercially

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

a male human offspring

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He had common manners and an arrogant way of speaking.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

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

From this reading He had gone into music through politics, at that time the only road to success in France.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had common manners and an arrogant way of speaking.

at the time that

From this reading Ministers are not eternal, and when it seemed that the day of his Minister was over Théophile Goujart deserted the ship, taking with him all that he could lay his hands on, notably several orders: for he loved glory.

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

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had attached himself to the fortunes of a Minister to whom he had discovered that he was distantly related--a son "of the bastard of his apothecary."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

someone who lives in the woods

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading Théophile Goujart was tall, strong, and muscular: he had a black beard, thick curls on his forehead, which was lined with deep inexpressive wrinkles, short arms, short legs, a big chest: a type of woodman or porter of the Auvergne.