Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

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

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

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

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

react verbally

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

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From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

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From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day——’ ‘Please tell me a story,’ Madeleine persisted.

with delight

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

at any time

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

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

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

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

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

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

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

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

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

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

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

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

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

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

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

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

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

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

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

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

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

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

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

many times at short intervals

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day——’ ‘Please tell me a story,’ Madeleine persisted.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading One day——’ ‘Please tell me a story,’ Madeleine persisted.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading One day——’ ‘Please tell me a story,’ Madeleine persisted.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

worried and uneasy

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

express in words

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

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

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

term of address for a man

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

be seated

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

express in words

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

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

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

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

From this reading BERTHE’S STORY Madeleine was feeling restless, so she asked Berthe to come and sit by her bed and talk to her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Oh, he often comes to me and says, “Tell me a story, Berthe,” like that, “tell me a story, Berthe,” and I’ll say, “Do you think I have nothing better to do, sir, than tell you stories.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading ‘Tell me a story,’ she commanded, and Berthe delightedly launched forth on her favourite theme, that of Madeleine’s resemblance to her youngest brother.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Off you go and dig cabbages;” and he’ll say, with a bow, “Dig them yourself, Madame”—oh, he’s _malin_, ever pat with an answer; he is like Monsieur Jacques in that way.