Chapter I · Chapter 1

Having no one else present.

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

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

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

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

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

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

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

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

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

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

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

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

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

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

From this reading He is so kind!"

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

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

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

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

From this reading He is so kind!"

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He is so kind!"

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

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

From this reading "Yes, to-day we must stay with papa, mustn't we?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "Yes, to-day we must stay with papa, mustn't we?

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He is so kind!"

in the near future

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Yes, to-day we must stay with papa, mustn't we?

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

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

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

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

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

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

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

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

From this reading "Yes, to-day we must stay with papa, mustn't we?

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

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You want to go to-morrow?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Then to-morrow, mother dearest, we must go and be registered for the examinations that are soon to be held at the Conservatoire."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Esperance, left alone with her mother, drank the tea this tender parent brought to her, and the look of health began to come back to her face.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, to-day we must stay with papa, mustn't we?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You want to go to-morrow?"