Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

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

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

on or to one side

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

the act of waking

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

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From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

the act of making something clean

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

plural of “cocoon” — silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

a social unit living together

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

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From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

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

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

a social unit living together

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

not in action or at work

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

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

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

held dear

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

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

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

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

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

a full supply

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

uttered with a trill

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

move hurridly

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

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

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

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

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

not in physical motion

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

the removal of covering

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

express in words

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

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

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

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

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

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

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

at the time that

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.

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

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

which person or people

From this reading Part of them were laid aside for living expenses; and part were spent in comforts for the loved ones who were in the fighting line.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now that the rush of handling the cocoons was over the days were not so crowded, and although there was still plenty to keep the Bretton family busy, Pierre and Marie resumed their normal routine of life, having daily lessons with Monsieur le Cure, and aiding their mother in the regular round of household tasks.

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

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading There was a thorough cleaning of the silk-house that it might be in readiness for the coming season; then there was the money from the cocoons, the wonderful shining francs which the family had earned together, to be invested.

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

From this reading As she now had more leisure Madame Bretton went each day to the village church to work with the other women at stripping and rolling bandages; and when at home her deft fingers were never idle but flew to and fro at her knitting.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE AWAKENING OF THE CHRYSALIS When Pierre returned home he had much to tell his mother and Marie, you may be sure, of his visit to Pont-de-Saint-Michel, and of the new friend he had made at the Gaspard mills.