Chapter II

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

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

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From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

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From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

in a coherent manner

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

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

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

the act of consuming food

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

set up or found

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

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

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.

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

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

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

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

set afire or burning

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

for more time

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.

a person who carries a message

From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

not any; not one

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

on one occasion

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

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

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

a human being

From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

except for; apart from

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was no longer exercised over the possible effect of his cables, for he reflected that Carey Grey, so far as all Paris save one man knew, was still dead.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

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

From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It seemed, too, when he had finished and lighted a cigarette that he could think more calmly and coherently.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

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

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

at the time that

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

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

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The windows of his room opened upon a narrow balcony, and placing a chair he stepped out and sat there meditative above the changeful tide of the boulevard which flowed unceasingly below.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His appetite, he all at once discovered, was excellent, and when the table had been spread and the courses followed one another in leisurely succession and with admirable service, he found himself eating with the relish that betokens good digestion.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A message or a messenger to the Hôtel Grammont would find no such person.