Chapter XXI

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

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

(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 Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

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

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

in a courageous manner

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

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

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

a young person of either sex

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The weather was clear, the winter sun radiant.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

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

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

the entering of a legal document into the public record

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

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

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

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

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

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

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

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

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

ten 10s

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

the force of workers available

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

a large flow

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

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

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

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

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading The weather was clear, the winter sun radiant.

wandering freely

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

cut with a saw

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The weather was clear, the winter sun radiant.

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

From this reading The weather was clear, the winter sun radiant.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

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

From this reading The weather was clear, the winter sun radiant.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather was clear, the winter sun radiant.

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

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.

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

From this reading Behind the cart, which stopped at the garden gate, came an empty open carriage, drawn by four horses, and mounted by two postilions in the livery of Pont Brillant; two footmen were seated behind.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

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

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading At the head of the procession marched Jean Francois, the farmer, leading two of his little children by the hand; his wife held the smallest child in her arms.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The weather was clear, the winter sun radiant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This procession was ended by a cart ornamented with branches of fir, on which was placed what was called by the country people, a ferry-boat--a little flat boat, resembling the one Frederick and David so bravely used during the overflow.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Marie Bastien, as she went out on the rustic porch, built above the front door of the house, saw about one hundred persons, men, women, and children, almost all clothed in coarse, but new and warm garments, filing in order, and ranging themselves behind the little garden.