Chapter II

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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From this reading --"Ah!

(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 --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

a young person of either sex

From this reading --"My child!" she stammered through her sobbings; "I want my child!"

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

any strong feeling

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...

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

From this reading --"My child!" she stammered through her sobbings; "I want my child!"

be the source of pain

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

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From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...

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

From this reading --"My child!" she stammered through her sobbings; "I want my child!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

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

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

hear with intention

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...

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From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading --"My child!" she stammered through her sobbings; "I want my child!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

and nothing more

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

the class of peasants

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...

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From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading --"My child!" she stammered through her sobbings; "I want my child!"

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From this reading --"My child!" she stammered through her sobbings; "I want my child!"

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...

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

From this reading --"My child!" she stammered through her sobbings; "I want my child!"

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

express in words

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...

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

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading --"My child!" she stammered through her sobbings; "I want my child!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

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

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading --"My child!" she stammered through her sobbings; "I want my child!"

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

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

at the time that

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

which person or people

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

in the company of; together with

From this reading --"In good time thou shalt see her," said Ropars, who according to the custom of the Bretagne peasantry only _thee'd_ and _thou'd_ Genevieve, when under the influence of strong emotion; "but first thou must listen with all attention, for what I have to tell thee is of the deepest consequence."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I would, I would!" was her reply, putting both hands up to her head; "but don't be hurt, Mathieu, if it be impossible.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I hear yonder, look you, something that hushes up all the rest; it is her death-rattle, my good man!...