Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

similar in quality or character

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

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

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

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

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

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From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

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From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

-ing form of “dabble” — dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

From this reading She was not a little suspected of dabbling in other forbidden things.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

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

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

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

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading She was not a little suspected of dabbling in other forbidden things.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

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

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

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

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

an absence of concern for the welfare of others

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

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

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

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

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

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From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

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

From this reading She was not a little suspected of dabbling in other forbidden things.

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

immediately past

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

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

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

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

From this reading She was not a little suspected of dabbling in other forbidden things.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

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From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

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

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

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

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was not a little suspected of dabbling in other forbidden things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

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

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was not a little suspected of dabbling in other forbidden things.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

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

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

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

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

believed likely

From this reading She was not a little suspected of dabbling in other forbidden things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

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

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She was not a little suspected of dabbling in other forbidden things.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.

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

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

not trimmed

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

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

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

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From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

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

From this reading It was a small house, built of uncut stones, with rough stone steps and lintels, a peaked roof, and low overhanging eaves, hiding itself under the shadow of the cliff, so closely that it seemed to form a part of the rock itself.

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

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

which person or people

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Its sole inmate, an old crone who had reached the last degree of woman's ugliness and woman's heartlessness,--Mère Malheur--sold fair winds to superstitious sailors and good luck to hunters and voyageurs.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading La Corriveau, eager to commence her work of wickedness, took up her abode at the house of her ancient friend, Mère Malheur, whither she went on the night of her first interview with Angélique.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Half believing in her own impostures, she regarded La Corriveau with a feeling akin to worship, who in return for this devotion imparted to her a few secrets of minor importance in her diabolic arts.