Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

at or in the front

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

(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 settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

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

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading THE LONG ARROW.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

the act of gathering something together

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794)

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

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

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

cause to stop

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

conformity or harmony

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

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

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

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 LONG ARROW.

possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

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

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

used to form the superlative

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

living in a particular place

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

cut with a saw

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

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

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

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

From this reading THE LONG ARROW.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

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

From this reading Menard allowed a halt of but a few hours at Three Rivers.

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

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

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

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

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

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

(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 The close of the first week out of Quebec saw the party well on the second half of the journey to Montreal.

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

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

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).

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

From this reading The settlement held little of interest, for all the resident troops and most of the farmers and _engages_ had gone up the river to join the army which was assembling at Montreal.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading As they went on, Menard's thoughts were drawn more deeply into the work that lay ahead, and in spite of his efforts at lightness, the work of keeping up the maid's spirits fell mostly to Danton (though Father Claude did what he could).