Chapter XXI

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

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

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

in addition

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

completely unclothed

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

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

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

a person who is in charge

From this reading He was thinking about the singularly unsatisfactory interview which he had just had with his returned chief of staff.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

plural of “contour” — a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

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

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

an area adjacent to farm buildings

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

a long fixed look

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

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

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

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

From this reading He was thinking about the singularly unsatisfactory interview which he had just had with his returned chief of staff.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading M. de Kersaint, however, was not occupied with the view.

located inward

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He was thinking about the singularly unsatisfactory interview which he had just had with his returned chief of staff.

and nothing more

From this reading He was thinking about the singularly unsatisfactory interview which he had just had with his returned chief of staff.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

a male relative

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

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From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

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 M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

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From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading M. de Kersaint, however, was not occupied with the view.

held or filled or in use

From this reading M. de Kersaint, however, was not occupied with the view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

on one occasion

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

and nothing more

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He was thinking about the singularly unsatisfactory interview which he had just had with his returned chief of staff.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading He was thinking about the singularly unsatisfactory interview which he had just had with his returned chief of staff.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading He was thinking about the singularly unsatisfactory interview which he had just had with his returned chief of staff.

having a supporting base

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

not in physical motion

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

furnished with more than enough

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He was thinking about the singularly unsatisfactory interview which he had just had with his returned chief of staff.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

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

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading He was thinking about the singularly unsatisfactory interview which he had just had with his returned chief of staff.

the topmost one of two

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

the act of using

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading M. de Kersaint, however, was not occupied with the view.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.

belonging to which person

From this reading Under his gaze was the farmyard, still stocked with chickens and pigs, and then, almost at once, came the outposts of the great forest which stretched for many miles to the south-west, and whose friendly presence had been one of his reasons for his choice of headquarters.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading From the window of the inner room could be seen also the low bare contours of the lande, studded with menhirs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR A KINSMAN (1) About the time that the contents of Lucien’s pot were becoming only a tough memory, the Marquis de Kersaint was standing, with his hands behind his back, looking out through the casement of the small room on the upper floor of the Clos-aux-Grives which was set apart for his sole use, and out of which led a still smaller bedroom.