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 MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

later than; following

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

(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 MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

in addition

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

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

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

plural of “boil” — a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

the act of burning something

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

brought together in one place

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

a small house with a single story

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

harmful to living things

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

a social unit living together

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

set up or found

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

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

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

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

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

plural of “irritation” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

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

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

win a victory over

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

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

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

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

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For the space of two months I endured, as did my little brothers, the beams of a burning sun, the irritations of insects and thorns, and the want of that food to which we had been accustomed.

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

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

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

From this reading I suffered during all the day from a severe headache; but I collected from the ground which belonged to us the cotton, on which were founded all our hopes.

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

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MISS PICARD LIVES IN THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--HER MANNER OF LIVING--SUFFERINGS SHE ENDURED--SHE GATHERS FLOWERS WHICH CONTAIN A DELETERIOUS POISON--HER TWO BROTHERS FALL SICK--THEY ARE CONVEYED TO SENEGAL--MISS PICARD OVERCOME WITH MELANCHOLY ALSO FALLS SICK--STATE IN WHICH SHE IS FOUND--A NEGRO BOILS FOR HER AN OLD VULTURE--RETURN OF MISS PICARD TO SENEGAL--HER CONVALESCENCE--HER RETURN TO THE ISLAND OF SAFAL--M. PICARD GOES THERE TO LIVE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY--DESCRIPTION OF THE FURNITURE OF THE AFRICAN COTTAGE--COUNTRY LIFE--COMFORT OF THEIR FIRESIDE--WALKS OF THE FAMILY--LITTLE PLEASURES WHICH THEY ENJOY.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The children, accompanied by the old negro Etienne (the keeper of the plantation), went and picked up some branches of dry wood.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At night my two young brothers and myself retired into the cottage, which we used in the island; the working negroes brought the cotton we had collected during the day; after which I set about preparing supper.