Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

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

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

matters of personal concern

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading Her loss plunged us all into the deepest affliction.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

(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 Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

terminate

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

lacking funds

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

a female human offspring

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading Her loss plunged us all into the deepest affliction.

the act of departing

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

fill with distaste

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

first in order of birth

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading My father was inconsolable.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

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

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading My father was inconsolable.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her loss plunged us all into the deepest affliction.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

something that is lost

From this reading Her loss plunged us all into the deepest affliction.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Her loss plunged us all into the deepest affliction.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

up to a particular time

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading Her loss plunged us all into the deepest affliction.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

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

From this reading My father was inconsolable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

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

From this reading We were happy enough, at least content, at Senegal, until the sickness of my stepmother broke in upon the repose we enjoyed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SICKNESS AND DEATH OF MADAME PICARD BREAK IN UPON THE HAPPINESS OF THE FAMILY--M. PICARD TURNS HIS VIEWS TO COMMERCE--BAD SUCCESS OF HIS ENTERPRISE--THE DISTRACTED AFFAIRS OF THE COLONY DISGUST HIM--THE CULTIVATION OF THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--SEVERAL MERCHANTS PROTEST AGAINST M. PICARD APPLYING HIMSELF TO COMMERCE--DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION TO THE ISLAND OF GALAM--M. PICARD IS DEPRIVED OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS ATTORNEY--HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER GOES TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL WITH TWO OF HER BROTHERS.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Towards the middle of July 1817, she fell dangerously ill; all the symptoms of a malignant fever appeared in her; and in spite of all the assistance of art and the care we bestowed upon her, she died in the beginning of November of the same year.