Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

later than; following

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

how long something has existed

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

(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 She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

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

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

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

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

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

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

woven by (or as if by) braiding

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

lacking funds

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

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From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

having the place or position changed

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

decorate with needlework

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

divisible by two

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Fever.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

yet to be or coming

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

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

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

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

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

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

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

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

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

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

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

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

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

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From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

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

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

plural of “plait” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

on the contrary

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

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

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

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From this reading She learns her lessons, sings in the chapel, knows something of compote-making, and can embroider with skilful little fingers almost after Soeur Lucie's own heart.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

the season of growth

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

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

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

up to a particular time

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

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

From this reading In these two years she has become somewhat reconciled to her convent life; not, indeed, as a permanent arrangement--it never occurred to her to regard it in that light--but as something that must be endured till a new future should open out before her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

marked by no noteworthy or significant events

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

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

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

(of hair) having waves

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

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

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was between twelve and thirteen then, and had grown into a slim little maiden, rather tall for her age, with a little pale face as in old days, but with her wavy brown hair all braided now, and fastened in long plaits round her head.

a late time of life

From this reading For more than two uneventful years Madelon remained in the convent; but early in the third spring after her arrival, a low fever broke out, which for the time completely disturbed the peaceful, even current of existence there, and, by its results, altered, as it happened, the whole course of her own life.