Chapter XV · How Henri Mentone Rode with Jacques Bourget

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

From this reading And so he passed on to the dining room, which Madame Lafleur used as a sitting room as well.

later than; following

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

anew

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

(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 He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “Always busy, Madame Lafleur!” he called out cheerily, from the threshold.

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

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

next to; at the side of

From this reading She was sewing beside the table lamp.

in a brisk manner

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading “Always busy, Madame Lafleur!” he called out cheerily, from the threshold.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading “Always busy, Madame Lafleur!” he called out cheerily, from the threshold.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading “Always busy, Madame Lafleur!” he called out cheerily, from the threshold.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

being joined in close association

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading And so he passed on to the dining room, which Madame Lafleur used as a sitting room as well.

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

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

being one more than seven

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

set up or found

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Always busy, Madame Lafleur!” he called out cheerily, from the threshold.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

the act of departing

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading She was sewing beside the table lamp.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

not any; not one

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

according to the clock

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And so he passed on to the dining room, which Madame Lafleur used as a sitting room as well.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Always busy, Madame Lafleur!” he called out cheerily, from the threshold.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading And so he passed on to the dining room, which Madame Lafleur used as a sitting room as well.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

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

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading She was sewing beside the table lamp.

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

From this reading She was sewing beside the table lamp.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading And so he passed on to the dining room, which Madame Lafleur used as a sitting room as well.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so he passed on to the dining room, which Madame Lafleur used as a sitting room as well.

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From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading She was sewing beside the table lamp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading “Always busy, Madame Lafleur!” he called out cheerily, from the threshold.

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

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading And so he passed on to the dining room, which Madame Lafleur used as a sitting room as well.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading |IT was eight o'clock--the clock was striking in the kitchen--as Raymond entered the _presbytère_ again.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

(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 He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading And so he passed on to the dining room, which Madame Lafleur used as a sitting room as well.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.

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

From this reading He stepped briskly to the door of the front room, opened it, and paused--no, before going in there to wait, it would be well first to let Madame Lafleur know that he was back, to establish the fact that it was _after_ his return that the man had escaped, that his evening walk could in no way be connected with what would set all St. Marleau by the ears in the morning.