Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

later than; following

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

anew

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

darkened by smoke

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Chance had led him to the spot where a few months previously his hut had stood.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

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

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

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

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Chance had led him to the spot where a few months previously his hut had stood.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

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

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Chance had led him to the spot where a few months previously his hut had stood.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

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

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Chance had led him to the spot where a few months previously his hut had stood.

having been got the better of

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Chance had led him to the spot where a few months previously his hut had stood.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

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

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Chance had led him to the spot where a few months previously his hut had stood.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

exercising power or authority

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

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

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

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

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

in the near future

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Chance had led him to the spot where a few months previously his hut had stood.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Chance had led him to the spot where a few months previously his hut had stood.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

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

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

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

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

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

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

up to a particular time

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The shoe-maker evidently felt the bitterness of the comparison between that peaceful past and this terrible present, for large tears rolled down his cheeks and fell upon the cinders at his feet.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE ANNIVERSARY As soon as Thibault ceased to hear the furious cries of his pursuers behind him, he slackened his pace, and the usual silence again reigning throughout the forest, he paused and sat down on a heap of stones.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading He heard midnight strike from the Oigny church clock, then one after the other from the other neighbouring village towers.

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

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

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

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was in such a troubled state of mind that he did not recognise where he was, until he began to notice that some of the stones were blackened, as if they had been licked by flames; they were the stones of his own former hearth.