Chapter VII

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

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

later than; following

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

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

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

in a state of sleep

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

completely unclothed

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

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

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

briefly shut the eyes

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

traveling across

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

past form of “distance” — keep at a distance

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

having the place or position changed

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

to come or go into

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

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

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

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

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

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

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

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

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

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

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

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

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

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

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

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

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

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

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

a battle (1590) in which the Huguenots under Henry IV defeated the Catholics under the duke of Mayenne

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

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

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

immediately past

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

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

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

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

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

not any; not one

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

a full supply

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

sit, as on a branch

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

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

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

in the near future

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

that is looked for

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

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

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

successive (without a break)

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

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

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

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

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

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

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

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

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

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

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

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

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

in a vicious manner

From this reading About a dozen sought to revenge their disturbed slumbers, and, following the horses, snapped viciously at their heels; but we soon distanced them, and flinging a curse or so after us, in dog language, they gave up the pursuit, and returned to blink away the afternoon.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

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

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading I have, however, to confess here to a weakness, and that was my disappointment that Madame had not stayed to see the last of me.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

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

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

which person or people

From this reading Looking back upon it, I am perfectly aware that I had no right to have any feeling in the matter whatsoever; but let any one who has been placed similarly to myself be asked to lay bare his heart--I would stake my peregrine, Etoile, to a hedge crow on the result.

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

From this reading It was my intention to keep to the right of Ivry, and after crossing the Eure, head straight for Paris, which I would enter either by way of Versailles or St. Germains; it mattered little what road, and there was plenty of time to decide.

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From this reading A GOOD DEED COMES HOME TO ROOST We dashed through the streets of Bidache, arousing the village dogs asleep in the yellow-sunlight to a chorus of disapprobation.