Chapter II

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

the right to enter

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

completely unclothed

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

extremely and sharply

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

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From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

past form of “cake” — form a coat over

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

being or suggesting a cavern

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

of green tinged with grey

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

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

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

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From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

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From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

without good reason

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

engage in

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

coming from the northeast

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

in a noticeable manner

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

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From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

with speed

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

past form of “scourge” — punish severely; excoriate

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

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From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

long and lean

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

ostentatiously lofty in style

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

lacking interest in or talent for music

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the farther bank of the turgid, gray-green river the buildings of the Louvre stood out pale and stark against a sullen backing of snow-cloud.

in a visible manner

From this reading The bare, spindly planes and poplars, in the center of the courtyard to which this gave access, shivered visibly.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS INVITED TO MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERO OF THIS BOOK Adrian Savage--a noticeably distinct, well-groomed, and well-set-up figure, showing dark in the harsh light of the winter afternoon against the pallor of the asphalt--walked rapidly across the Pont des Arts, and, about half-way along the _Quai Malaquais_, turned in under the archway of a cavernous _porte-cochère_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

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

From this reading Doubtless the lightly clad, lichen-stained nymph to whom they acted as body-guard would have shivered likewise had her stony substance permitted, for icicles fringed the lip of her tilted pitcher and caked the edge of the shell-shaped basin into which, under normal conditions, its waters dripped with a not unmusical tinkle.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Yet the atmosphere of the courtyard struck the young man as almost mild compared with that of the quay outside, along which the northeasterly wind scourged bitingly.