Chapter VII · A Mother’s Trials

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

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

later than; following

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

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From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

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From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

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From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

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From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

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

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

extreme sadness or suffering

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

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

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

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

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

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

From this reading After dismissing me from my stewardship, the count told me not to let Oscar sleep at Presles, but to send him away immediately.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

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

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

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From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

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

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

during the time that

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

which person or people

From this reading During his journey in Pierrotin’s coach, he spoke of Madame de Serizy’s behavior to his Excellency, who was travelling incognito, and actually told, to himself, the secret of his terrible malady.

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

From this reading We are, my wife and I, in a distress of mind which you may perhaps imagine, though I cannot describe it to you.

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

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.

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

From this reading While the horses were being harnessed, Moreau wrote the following letter to Madame Clapart:-- My dear,--Oscar has ruined me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Therefore, to obey his orders, the horses are being harnessed at this moment to my wife’s carriage, and Brochon, my stable-man, will take the miserable child to you to-night.