used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
in the past
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
Araim
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From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are now in winter; the wind moans, the snow falls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE HEARTH OF JOEL.
Bagaudy
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From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Old Araim died long ago, never ceasing to sorrow over the loss of Karadeucq, his pet.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Two years have passed since the death of Count Neroweg.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Two years have passed since the death of Count Neroweg.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Old Araim died long ago, never ceasing to sorrow over the loss of Karadeucq, his pet.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading We are now in winter; the wind moans, the snow falls.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two years have passed since the death of Count Neroweg.
HEARTHnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading AT THE HEARTH OF JOEL.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Araim died long ago, never ceasing to sorrow over the loss of Karadeucq, his pet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are now in winter; the wind moans, the snow falls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
JOELnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading AT THE HEARTH OF JOEL.
Karadeucq
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From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
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 It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Old Araim died long ago, never ceasing to sorrow over the loss of Karadeucq, his pet.
something that is lost
From this reading Old Araim died long ago, never ceasing to sorrow over the loss of Karadeucq, his pet.
moansnounUS /moʊnz/
plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading We are now in winter; the wind moans, the snow falls.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
Neroweg
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From this reading Two years have passed since the death of Count Neroweg.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Old Araim died long ago, never ceasing to sorrow over the loss of Karadeucq, his pet.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We are now in winter; the wind moans, the snow falls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE HEARTH OF JOEL.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Old Araim died long ago, never ceasing to sorrow over the loss of Karadeucq, his pet.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two years have passed since the death of Count Neroweg.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
peddler's
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From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Old Araim died long ago, never ceasing to sorrow over the loss of Karadeucq, his pet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
seducedverbUS /sɪˈduːst/
past form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Two years have passed since the death of Count Neroweg.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading We are now in winter; the wind moans, the snow falls.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Old Araim died long ago, never ceasing to sorrow over the loss of Karadeucq, his pet.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE HEARTH OF JOEL.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years have passed since the death of Count Neroweg.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are now in winter; the wind moans, the snow falls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was on the day following a similar night that, nearly fifty years ago, Karadeucq, the grandson of old Araim left the paternal roof, under which the following narrative takes place, in order to run the Bagaudy, seduced thereto by a peddler's story.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading We are now in winter; the wind moans, the snow falls.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading We are now in winter; the wind moans, the snow falls.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years have passed since the death of Count Neroweg.
