used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
Adolphe
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From this reading "Adolphe nodded toward the bock contemptuously.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading "Adolphe retired and sought the _patron_, and Dupont advanced to her with dignity.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
in addition
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Adolphe retired and sought the _patron_, and Dupont advanced to her with dignity.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
bocknounUS /bɑːk/
a very strong lager traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption in the spring
From this reading "Adolphe nodded toward the bock contemptuously.
cannot
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From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "Adolphe nodded toward the bock contemptuously.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "Adolphe retired and sought the _patron_, and Dupont advanced to her with dignity.
Dupont
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From this reading "Adolphe retired and sought the _patron_, and Dupont advanced to her with dignity.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I will explain.
fignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
the act of departing
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Adolphe retired and sought the _patron_, and Dupont advanced to her with dignity.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Adolphe nodded toward the bock contemptuously.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
and nothing more
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading "Adolphe retired and sought the _patron_, and Dupont advanced to her with dignity.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading "Adolphe retired and sought the _patron_, and Dupont advanced to her with dignity.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
that is looked for
From this reading "Adolphe retired and sought the _patron_, and Dupont advanced to her with dignity.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Adolphe nodded toward the bock contemptuously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Adolphe nodded toward the bock contemptuously.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
precisely as stated
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "'Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements,' he began; 'at twelve o'clock one cannot remain here for the cost of a bock--the restaurant becomes very gay,' "'So I believe,' she said; 'I want to see the gaiety,' "'It also becomes expensive.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will explain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Adolphe retired and sought the _patron_, and Dupont advanced to her with dignity.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'After midnight, only champagne is served here,' he said; 'it is the rule of the house,' "'A fig for the rule!' scoffed the woman; 'I am going to stop.'
