Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Their old parents were dead, and as she could not well refuse, she accepted the invitation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

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

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

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

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

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

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Their old parents were dead, and as she could not well refuse, she accepted the invitation.

a female human offspring

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Their old parents were dead, and as she could not well refuse, she accepted the invitation.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

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

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

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From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

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

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

a young female

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

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

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

the act of departing

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

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

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

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

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

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

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

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

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

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

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Their old parents were dead, and as she could not well refuse, she accepted the invitation.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

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

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

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 carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

come together

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Their old parents were dead, and as she could not well refuse, she accepted the invitation.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Their old parents were dead, and as she could not well refuse, she accepted the invitation.

direct one's attention on something

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

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

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

not in physical motion

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

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

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

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

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

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

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

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

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

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

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Their old parents were dead, and as she could not well refuse, she accepted the invitation.

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

From this reading The carpenter, who knew that his sister was in a good position, did not lose sight of her, although they did not meet often, for they were both kept at home by their occupations, and lived a long way from each other.

at the time that

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.

which person or people

From this reading Madame had a brother, who was a carpenter in their native place, Virville, in the department of Eure.

the act of creating written works

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

a late time of life

From this reading But as the girl was twelve years old, and going to be confirmed, he seized that opportunity for writing to his sister, and asking her to come and be present at the ceremony.

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

From this reading When _Madame_ had still kept the inn at Yvetot, she had stood god-mother to that brother's daughter, who had received the name of Constance, Constance Rivet; she herself being a Rivet on her father's side.