Chapter III

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

how long something has existed

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

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

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

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

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

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From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

acting according to certain accepted standards

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

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From this reading L'ILE DU RAVAGEUR.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

first in order of birth

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

a social unit living together

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

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From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

water that is not salty

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

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

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

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

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

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From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

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

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

a small island

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

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From this reading L'ILE DU RAVAGEUR.

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

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

the act of departing

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

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From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

plural of “martial” — Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

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

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

past form of “perpetuate” — cause to continue or prevail

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

among the people

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

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From this reading L'ILE DU RAVAGEUR.

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

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

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

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

being five more than twenty

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

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

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

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

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The examples of such families, in whom there is perpetuated a sort of fearful inheritance of crime, are but too frequent.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The Father Martial had died, like his own father, on the scaffold, leaving a widow, four sons, and two daughters.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The following scenes took place during the evening of the day in which Madame Seraphin, in compliance with Jacques Ferrand the notary's orders, went to the Martials, the freshwater pirates established at the point of a small islet of the Seine, not far from the bridge of Asnieres.

a late time of life

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The second of these sons was already condemned to the galleys for life, and of the rest of this numerous family there remained in the Ile du Ravageur (a name which was popularly given to this place; why, we will hereafter explain) the Mother Martial; three sons, the eldest (La Louve's lover) twenty-five years of age, the next twenty, and the youngest twelve; two girls, one eighteen years of age, the second nine.