used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
anew
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
agingnounUS /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
Amant
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From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
command with authority
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
Gaspard
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From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
Henri
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From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
Josef
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From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
Marie
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From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
never-endingadjectiveUS /ˌnevərˈendɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
Pont-de-Saint-Michel
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From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
potterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
with speed
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
St
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From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As for Josef, faithful as he was, the old man was aging rapidly and could do little more than potter about the place and direct things.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
uncomplainingadjective
not complaining
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
precisely as stated
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
in or at the place that
From this reading PIERRE TAKES ANOTHER JOURNEY During the next few weeks many a letter passed between Pierre and his new friend Henri St. Amant; and by and by came an invitation for Pierre to come again to Pont-de-Saint-Michel and spend the day visiting the Gaspard throwing mills, where the raw silk was twisted and prepared for weaving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Marie, it is true, helped with some of the lighter work; but she was not strong enough to do much outside the house.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The boy was all eagerness to go and his mother, too, favored the trip, for Pierre had been working very steadily and now had few pleasures.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading It seemed impossible to complete the never-ending round of duties, although with uncomplaining zeal Pierre kept patiently at them.
