Chapter I

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From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

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From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

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From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

from one side of something to the other

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

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

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

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

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

the two together, not just one

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

lacking funds

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

placed crosswise

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

slightly wet

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

the specified day of the month

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

characterized by great determination

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

having a pattern of dots

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

set up or found

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

yet to be or coming

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

shoot down, of birds

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

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

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

plural of “islet” — a small island

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

someone in charge of other people

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

worth remembering

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

lighted by moonlight

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

a form of address for a man

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

(of games) engaged in

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

-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 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

compacted by ironing

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

kick the ball

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

done under pressure

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

successive (without a break)

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

carry out

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

recorded for broadcast

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

displeasing to the senses

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

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

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading My unfortunate love for athletic and violent exercise has already played me so many ugly tricks, that I should probably have forgotten this accident, as I have others, but for its precise and memorable date: the 14th of July 1870!

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

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

look attentively

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

during the time that

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler PAGE “Read that, Mr. Robert, said the good man” 18 “Seeing me so thoroughly determined, the Keeper pressed my 35 hand” “Colaquet managed to take us tolerably straight” 56 “Old Guillard brought out a large jug of sparkling wine” 68 “They began drinking out of their caps” 74 “He lay sprawling at full length on the stone bench” 79 “At that instant a man rushed across the moonlit orchard”

in the company of; together with

From this reading 111 The Watch 128 “It was a balloon” 140 “I found a pigeon” 148 “We crossed a heavy punt” 160 “I seized hold of the chain with both hands and lowered 171 myself into the river” “They blew out his brains with a revolver” 186 “I heard the clinking of glasses, the uncorking of bottles” 191 “Forgetful of the lost harvest in preparing for that of the 199 future”

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

From this reading While spending a day in the country on one of those pretty green islets that are dotted about in clusters on the Seine between Champrosay and Soisy, and wrestling with a friend, my foot slipped on the damp grass, and I broke my leg.