Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

later than; following

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

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

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

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

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

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

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

put on clothes

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The room was only moderately full, for the hour was a little early for this quarter of Paris.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The room was only moderately full, for the hour was a little early for this quarter of Paris.

a person of German nationality

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

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

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

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

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

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

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The room was only moderately full, for the hour was a little early for this quarter of Paris.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

located inward

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

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 Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

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

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

the force of workers available

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The room was only moderately full, for the hour was a little early for this quarter of Paris.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

on one occasion

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

and nothing more

From this reading The room was only moderately full, for the hour was a little early for this quarter of Paris.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

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From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The room was only moderately full, for the hour was a little early for this quarter of Paris.

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

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

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

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

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

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

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

From this reading The room was only moderately full, for the hour was a little early for this quarter of Paris.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

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

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

precisely as stated

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

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

From this reading With some difficulty, as his French was very little better than his German, he ordered supper, and then lighting a cigarette, leaned back against the wall and looked around to see if he could discover any English or Americans.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading AT THE CAFE MONTMARTRE Exactly a week later, at five minutes after midnight, Guy Poynton, in evening dress, entered the Cafe Montmartre, in Paris.

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

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

in or at the place that

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

which person or people

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Monsieur Albert, satisfied with the appearance of his new client, led him at once to a small table, submitted the wine card, and summoned a waiter.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He made his way through the heterogeneous little crowd of men and women who were drinking at the bar, past the scarlet-coated orchestra, into the inner room, where the tables were laid for supper.