Chapter XXXIII

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From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

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

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

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From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

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From this reading "Haven't you finished yet, Bertrande?" said he, crossly.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

in a busy manner

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

without care or concern

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

in an ill-natured manner

From this reading "Haven't you finished yet, Bertrande?" said he, crossly.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

the quality of being domestic or domesticated

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

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From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading "Haven't you finished yet, Bertrande?" said he, crossly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading The man was frowning, the woman smiling.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

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From this reading "Haven't you finished yet, Bertrande?" said he, crossly.

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

From this reading "Haven't you finished yet, Bertrande?" said he, crossly.

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

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

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

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

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

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

the act of retaining something

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

immediately past

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

on one occasion

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

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From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Haven't you finished yet, Bertrande?" said he, crossly.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

the quality of being significant

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The man was frowning, the woman smiling.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

one of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

in the direction of

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

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From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

during the time that

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

which person or people

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading IN WHICH ARNAULD DU THILL APPEARS ONCE MORE Six weeks later than the events last described, on the 15th of June, 1558, the green vine which clung to the brown walls of the finest house in the village of Artigues, near Rieux, served as a background for a picture of rural domesticity which while somewhat homely in character was not entirely without significance.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading "You are so clumsy and slow that you almost drive me out of my wits."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading A man who, to judge from his dusty boots, had been walking quite a considerable distance, was sitting upon a wooden bench, carelessly holding his feet toward a woman who was on her knees before him busily unlacing his boots.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Haven't you finished yet, Bertrande?" said he, crossly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Haven't you finished yet, Bertrande?" said he, crossly.