Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

anew

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

(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 His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

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

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

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

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

a state at a particular time

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

move deeply

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

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From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

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

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

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From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

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

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

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

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

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

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

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

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

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

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

an old word for “no”

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

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

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

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

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

in such a manner as to make something clearly evident

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

for the most part

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

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

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

and nothing more

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

a male human offspring

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

carry out

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

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

From this reading Some days had elapsed and the Counsellor of Parliament had not seen his son.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

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

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

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

From this reading The father was deeply concerned, for his son had never before so pointedly avoided him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

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

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

during the time that

From this reading Franz, the old domestic, had in the mean while set out on a journey, and Joseph, as well as the female servants had not ventured to disturb Edmond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His grief lay principally in the feeling, that he could not simply take the shortest and most natural way, with all a father's authority, to force an entrance into his room, which was always locked, and to question him about his condition.

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

From this reading He learned from Joseph, that his son always locked himself in, that he was heard to sigh, nay, to weep, and that at night he would steal out to wander about on the mountains, and then would as secretly return in the morning, and avoid every body, in order to go and shut himself up again as before.