Chapter V

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

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the Huguenot considered none of these things.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

possessive form of “cobbler” — a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

carefully weighed

From this reading But the Huguenot considered none of these things.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

apart from; not including

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

plural of “flagstone” — stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

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

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

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

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries

From this reading But the Huguenot considered none of these things.

sing with closed lips

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

not any; not one

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

not one, and not any

From this reading But the Huguenot considered none of these things.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

and nothing more

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

a particular situation

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

do one's shopping

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He sat alone in the cobbler’s house, his elbows leaning on the table before him, his head on his hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But the Huguenot considered none of these things.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

the topmost one of two

From this reading THE COBBLER’S GUEST In the upper room of the shop of Two Shoes sat a desperate man.

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

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

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

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

which person or people

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sun did not shine for François d’Aguesseau, and in the little court off the Rue St. Antoine there were no honey-bees to fill the June air with their cheerful hum, and no flowers except the blooming weed that had sprung up between the flagstones.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The good woman in the house opposite had a couple of children, who were playing on her doorstep; the sign of the Two Shoes squeaked a little as it swung in the gentle breeze; these were the only sounds, though the busy life of Nîmes was flowing through the thoroughfare at the mouth of the court.