Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

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

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

later than; following

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

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

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

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

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

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From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

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From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

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From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

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From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

dearly loved

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

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From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

divisible by two

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

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From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

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From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

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

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

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

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

praise vociferously

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

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From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

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

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

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

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

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

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

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

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

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From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

immediately past

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

march in a procession

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

a gay feeling

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

not any; not one

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

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

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

visit again

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

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

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

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

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Seine had been frozen over from Havre to Paris for the first time since 1709; and, added to the horrors of famine arising from destruction of the last summer's harvest by hail, the icy fields and gleaming river now had a terrible aspect to the shivering poor; and even to him, Canadian though he was, accustomed to think of winter as a time of merriment, for he thought of the misery of the people.

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

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

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From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

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

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Their thoughts were recalled to those dear and delicious weeks at Fontainebleau, and they decided that Germain should revisit Eaux Tranquilles and prepare it for their bridal.

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

From this reading A HARD SEASON The first few days by Germain and Cyrene, after the death of de Bailleul, were spent in genuine sorrow.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It was the beginning of March, the end of a winter so severe as to have surpassed the memory of living men.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Wishing to do so undisturbed by business he sent no word to his intendant, but set out on the journey mounted on a good horse, along the road by Bicetre and Corbeil.