Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

anew

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

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

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

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

From this reading The week appeared long to Cesar Hautot.

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

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

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From this reading The week appeared long to Cesar Hautot.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

a social unit living together

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

set up or found

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

making gestures while speaking

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

the act of grasping

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

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

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

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From this reading The week appeared long to Cesar Hautot.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

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

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

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

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

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

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

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

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

and nothing more

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The week appeared long to Cesar Hautot.

a clear appearance

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

a particular point in time

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

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

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

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 Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

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

From this reading He had never before found himself alone, and the isolation seemed to him insupportable.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

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

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

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

From this reading The week appeared long to Cesar Hautot.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

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

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

up to a particular time

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

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

From this reading The week appeared long to Cesar Hautot.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.

in a vacant manner

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

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

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The week appeared long to Cesar Hautot.

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

From this reading Now Cesar was alone, he went vacantly through the process of dressing the soil of autumn, every moment expecting to see the tall gesticulating silhouette of his father rising up at the end of a plain.

at the time that

From this reading Till now, he had lived at his father's side, just like his shadow, followed him into the fields, superintended the execution of his orders, and, when they had been a short time separated, again met him at dinner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had spent the evenings smoking their pipes, face to face with one another, chatting about horses, cows or sheep, and the grip of their hands when they rose up in the morning might have been regarded as a manifestation of deep family affection on both sides.