Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

in addition

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

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From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

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

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

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

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

take in solid food

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

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

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

put a harness

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

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

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

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

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.

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 The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

king of the Franks and father of Charlemagne who defended papal interests and founded the Carolingian dynasty in 751 (714-768)

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.

having hair the color of silver

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

be seated

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.

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

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

a source of difficulty

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading He had a Government job on hand, and knew that if he sat down to the table in state, there would be much good time wasted in useless formality.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

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

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading His mother therefore brought some bread and a large steaming plate of some kind of stew, and placed them within reach of his long arms.

an established custom

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading ANTOINE IN TROUBLE Four nights later Pepin Quesnelle and his mother were having their supper in the large common sitting-room, which also did duty as kitchen and workshop.

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

From this reading The tidy, silver-haired old dame had set out a place for Pepin at the well-scrubbed table, but the _petit maitre_, much to her regret, would not sit down at it as was his wont He insisted on having his supper placed on the long, low bench, covered with tools and harness, at which he was working.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Pepin," she said, with a hint of fond remonstrance, "it is not like you to eat so.