Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

later than; following

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

anew

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

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

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

quick to understand

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

have

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

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

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

call forth

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading "What, villain, _coquin_, _I_ your ver' dear friend?

dearly loved

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

the act of departing

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

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

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

made afraid

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

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

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

be the source of pain

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "What, villain, _coquin_, _I_ your ver' dear friend?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

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

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

engage in

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

not any; not one

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

intended to attract notice and impress others

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

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

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

cause friction

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF PEPIN After all, Bastien Lagrange had been more frightened than hurt by Antoine the bear.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

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

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

defiantly aggressive

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading "What, villain, _coquin_, _I_ your ver' dear friend?

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What, villain, _coquin_, _I_ your ver' dear friend?

at the time that

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

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

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

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

From this reading He gave the breed time to recover his breath, then roughly asked him whom he thought he was that he should make such a noisy and ostentatious entry into his house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading When Pepin Quesnelle had satisfied himself that there were no bones broken, and that the wound from which the blood flowed was a mere scratch, he, as usual, became ashamed of his late display of feeling and concern, and again assumed his old truculent attitude.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It ees me, Pepin, your ver' dear friend, Bastien Lagrange," whined the big breed, with an aggrieved look at the dwarf and an apprehensive one at Antoine.