Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

in addition

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

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

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

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

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

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

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

yet to be or coming

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

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

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

the act of departing

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

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

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

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

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

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

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

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

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

go away from a place

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

take in marriage

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

above and across; more than

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

To recall to mind.

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

precisely, exactly

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

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

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

express in words

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading He had been for half an hour in the Café Palmiste opposite M. Seguin, a cup of coffee, and a box of cigars.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

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

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF LOVE “And now,” said Gaspard, “I must be going.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading He rose from the table and his companion rose also, accompanying him to the door.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

(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 “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

at the time that

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

in or at the place that

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

which person or people

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

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

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, if you have business, I will not detain you—so you start on Friday?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I may see you before you go, anyhow, remember Paul Seguin, who is always your friend, and be careful with that shark of a Sagesse—you say you will be back in a few months’ time, well, when you come back, come right over to Grand Anse and we will arrange a future for you, you must not leave the island, you will marry and settle here; I will find you a home and work, not at St. Pierre, but over at Grande Anse where it is cool and where the trade wind is always blowing.”