Chapter XXI

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

later than; following

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

Having no one else present.

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

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

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

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

From this reading Out of doors the sky hung very blackly over the white snow.

placed in a grave

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Out of doors the sky hung very blackly over the white snow.

a very sleepy state

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Out of doors the sky hung very blackly over the white snow.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

and nothing more

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

plural of “lozenge” — a small aromatic or medicated candy

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

according to the clock

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of doors the sky hung very blackly over the white snow.

above and across; more than

From this reading Out of doors the sky hung very blackly over the white snow.

win a victory over

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

plural of “rosette” — an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

except for; apart from

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

a small and inadequate amount

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

be seated

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Out of doors the sky hung very blackly over the white snow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Out of doors the sky hung very blackly over the white snow.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

catch sight of

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At times he paused and looked at Charlot, who, overcome by drowsiness, was nodding his big fair head.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

precisely as stated

From this reading Out of doors the sky hung very blackly over the white snow.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

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

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

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From this reading Not a sound came from the buried village, and in the room nothing could be heard save Prosper's knife as he diligently cut rosettes and lozenges in the bark of the dog-wood whip-stock.

a Caucasian

From this reading Out of doors the sky hung very blackly over the white snow.

which person or people

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GOLIATH THE SPY--AN AWFUL VENGEANCE That icy December evening Silvine and Prosper were alone with Charlot in the large kitchen of the farmhouse, she sewing and he engaged in making himself a fine whip.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was seven o'clock; they had dined at six without waiting for old Fouchard, who must have been detained at Raucourt, where there was a scarcity of meat; and Henriette, whose turn it was that night to sit up watching at the ambulance, had just gone off after instructing Silvine to fill Jean's stove with coals before she went to bed.