Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

later than; following

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

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

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

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

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

for the reason that

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

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

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

one or the other of two

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

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

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

usually; as a rule

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

depressingly dark

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

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

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

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From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

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

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

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

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

plural of “heretic” — a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

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

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

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

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

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

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

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

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

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From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

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

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

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

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

plural of “protestant” — an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

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

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

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

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

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

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

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

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

precisely as stated

From this reading M. le Cure Gondin, as he was generally called at Granpere,--being always so spoken of, with his full name and title, by the large Protestant portion of the community,--was a man very much respected by all the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Nothing was said to Marie about her sins on that afternoon after her uncle had started on his journey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But she observed that the Cure--M. le Cure Gondin--sat much with her aunt during the evening, and she did not doubt but that she herself and her iniquities made the subject of their discourse.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

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

From this reading Everything in the hotel was blank, and sad, and gloomy; but there was, at any rate, the negative comfort of silence, and Marie was allowed to go about the house and do her work without rebuke.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was respected by the Protestants because he never interfered with them, never told them, either behind their backs or before their faces, that they would be damned as heretics, and never tried the hopeless task of converting them.