affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
BalthazarnounUS /ˈbælθəzər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
Claes
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From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
commemorateverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪt/
celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
customarilyadverbUS /ˌkʌstəˈmerəli/
by custom; according to common practice
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
Josephine
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From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
Josette
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From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
Lemulquinier
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From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
Martha
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From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He now began by degrees to obtain proof of the disorder which his experiments and his indifference had brought into his business affairs.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
remediesnounUS /ˈremədiz/
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
waiting-woman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
wedding-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Of the seven servants who customarily served the family, there now remained only Lemulquinier, Josette the cook, and an old waiting-woman, named Martha, who had never left her mistress since the latter left her convent.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the morrow of this evening so eventful for the Claes family, Balthazar, from whom Josephine had doubtless obtained some promise as to the cessation of his researches, remained in the parlor, and did not enter his laboratory.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Madame Claes, far from irritating the wound by remarking on it, continually found remedies for the evil that was done.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The succeeding day the household prepared to move into the country, where they stayed for more than two months, only returning to town in time to prepare for the fete which Claes determined to give, as in former years, to commemorate his wedding-day.
