Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

anew

From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

(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 All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

in addition

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

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

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

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

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

behind schedule

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

stick to firmly

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

intentionally conceived

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

at any future time; in the future

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

at a previous time

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

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From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

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

From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

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From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

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

From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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

From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

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

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

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From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

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

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

unable to move or resist motion

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

incapable of being transgressed or dishonored

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

and nothing more

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

staying power

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

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From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

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

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

many times at short intervals

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

on one occasion

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

and nothing more

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

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

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

a state that is calm and tranquil

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

participate in games or sport

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

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

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

move upward

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

cut with a saw

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

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From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

carry out

From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

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

From this reading Ill-health, he remembered, had again compelled him to take a holiday.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

coming next after the twenty-third in position

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

a vivid mental image

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

make a vow; promise

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

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

From this reading All at once, from amidst this mass of confused, half-forgotten incidents, Pierre was conscious of the rise of a vivid vision.

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

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading And the Guersaints’ little garden at Neuilly, whither he had formerly so often gone to play, again distinctly appeared before him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marie’s couch had been rolled under the tall trees at the far end of the garden near the hedge, they were alone together in the sad peacefulness of an autumnal afternoon, and he saw Marie, clad in deep mourning for her mother and reclining there with legs inert; whilst he, also clad in black, in a cassock already, sat near her on an iron garden chair.

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

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He had just completed his twenty-fourth year, he was greatly behindhand, having so far only secured the four minor orders; but on his return a sub-deaconship would be conferred on him, and an inviolable vow would bind him for evermore.