Chapter III

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

later than; following

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

(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 THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

plural of “baptism” — a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

plural of “conscript” — someone who is drafted into military service

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

the act of departing

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

an established custom

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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

From this reading He no longer thought of the madman Yegof.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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

From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

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

From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

for more time

From this reading He no longer thought of the madman Yegof.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

an insane person

From this reading He no longer thought of the madman Yegof.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

-ing form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

not any; not one

From this reading He no longer thought of the madman Yegof.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

go across or through

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

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

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

a particular situation

From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

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

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

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

From this reading He no longer thought of the madman Yegof.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

someone who visits

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They spent their time in relating old legends, talking of the rain, of the weather, of marriages, baptisms, of the departure or return of the conscripts, and what not, that enabled them to pass the hours agreeably.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.

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From this reading Hullin remained alone before his little copper lamp, nailing the shoes of the old wood-cutter.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading His hammer rose and fell, driving the great nails into the thick wooden shoes quite mechanically, by force of habit.

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From this reading He no longer thought of the madman Yegof.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE SHOEMAKER'S VISITOR In the evening of that same day, after their supper, Louise, having taken her spinning-wheel, was gone for a little diversion to the Mother Rochart's where all the good women and young girls of the neighborhood used to assemble till near midnight.