Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

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

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

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

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

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

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

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

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

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

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

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From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

a young female

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

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

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

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

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

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

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

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From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

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

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

harmed

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

go away from a place

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

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

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

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From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

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From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

not any; not one

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

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

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

go across or through

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

approval to do something

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

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From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

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

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

carry out

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

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

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

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

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three months later her husband died, and she herself, being delicate in health, was obliged to leave the city and to go to her brother’s, the tanner Rabier, who was settled at Beaumont.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She, alas! died in the early days of December, and confided to her sister-in-law the little girl, who since that time had been injured, beaten, and, in short, suffered martyrdom.

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

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

up to a particular time

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

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

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

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

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

at the time that

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.

which person or people

From this reading Louis Franchomme, who was a cousin of Maman Nini, went to pass a month in his native village when recovering from a fever.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But no, that was not the case, and the Huberts did not know the whole history until they had drawn it, little by little from Angelique.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was then that his wife, Theresa, became very fond of the child, and obtained permission to take her to Paris, where she could be taught the trade of making flowers.