Chapter VIII

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Has she not always given to us her love?

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

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

a wooded plateau in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France; the site of intense fighting in World War I and World War II

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

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

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

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

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Has she not always given to us her love?

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

From this reading Has she not always given to us her love?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

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

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

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

From this reading Has she not always given to us her love?

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

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

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

and nothing more

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

immediately past

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Has she not always given to us her love?

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

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

and nothing more

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Do not our own people love us?

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Do not our own people love us?

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

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

From this reading Has she not always given to us her love?

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

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

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

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

a special situation

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

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

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

not able to be supported or defended

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Has she not always given to us her love?

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

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

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.

at the time that

From this reading Maugis, finally, when their position became unsupportable, suggested that the only thing left for them to do was to return to the château of their father.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Said he: “Whether the sentiments of our father are just or not, what right have we to doubt the devotion of our mother?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The four sons of Aymon, reduced to the last extremities, without soldiers, or without any resources whatever, wandered in the forests of the Ardennes, shelterless and hungry.