Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

later than; following

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

(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 It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

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From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

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

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

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

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

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

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

extremely robust

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

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From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

start firing a weapon

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

assemble or get together

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

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

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

put a harness

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

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

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

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

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

of great significance or value

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

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

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

immediately past

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

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

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

superlative of “little” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

not able to be found

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

a particular point in time

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

information about recent and important events

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

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

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

and nothing more

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

above and across; more than

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

first in rank or degree

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

not often

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

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

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

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

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

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

From this reading It was supper-time before Maria had answered all the questions, told of her journey down to the last and littlest item, and given not only the news of St. Prime and Peribonka but everything else she had been able to gather up upon the road.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Madame Chapdelaine stirred the fire in the big cast-iron stove, came and went, brought from the cupboard plates and dishes, the loaf of bread and pitcher of milk, tilted the great molasses jar over a glass jug.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Not seldom she stopped to ask Maria something, or to catch what she was saying, and stood for a few moments dreaming, hands on her hips, as the villages spoken of rose before her in memory-- "...

in the company of; together with

From this reading Little Alma Rose stood with an arm about her neck; Telesphore was listening too, as he mended his dog's harness with bits of string.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Tit'Bé, seated facing his sister, smoked pipe after pipe without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, fearful of missing some highly important disclosure that she had hitherto held back.