Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

later than; following

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

(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 Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

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

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

for the reason that

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

every person

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading On the top of the hill opposite the factories she had noticed a wood.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

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

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading On the top of the hill opposite the factories she had noticed a wood.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

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 ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

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

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

being perceived or observed

From this reading On the top of the hill opposite the factories she had noticed a wood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the top of the hill opposite the factories she had noticed a wood.

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

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the top of the hill opposite the factories she had noticed a wood.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading On the top of the hill opposite the factories she had noticed a wood.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

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From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

blessed with privileges

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

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

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

be seated

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

in the near future

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

not in physical motion

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She had learned that the little garden was reserved for the boarders and that the factory hands were not privileged to sit there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

the upper part of anything

From this reading On the top of the hill opposite the factories she had noticed a wood.

in deplorable condition

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading She could not see any seats near the old tumble-down house where she was to lodge, so she left the table and sauntered down the village street.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

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

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

at the time that

From this reading Although she went at a slow step, she had soon walked down all the streets, and as everyone stared at her, being a stranger, this had prevented her from stopping when she had wanted to.

in or at the place that

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading On the top of the hill opposite the factories she had noticed a wood.

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

From this reading ONE SLEEPLESS NIGHT After her new friend had left, Perrine would like to have still sat at the table as though she were in her own place, but it was precisely because she was not in the place where she belonged that she felt she could not.