used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
Barbemuche
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From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was for this reason he had chosen him to be his introducer.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
BOHEMIANnounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
CarolusnounUS /ˈkerələs/
king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It was for this reason he had chosen him to be his introducer.
Colline
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From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
take in liquids
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
to come or go into
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
Gustave
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From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
hyperphysic
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From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
introducer
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From this reading It was for this reason he had chosen him to be his introducer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason he had chosen him to be his introducer.
engage in
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was for this reason he had chosen him to be his introducer.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
SocratesnounUS /ˈsɑːkrətiːz/
ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
move hurridly
From this reading Not only did Colline refuse, but he doubled his speed in passing the cafe, and carefully pulled down his hyperphysic hat over his face.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
carry out
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
at the time that
From this reading A BOHEMIAN "AT HOME" The night when he paid out of his own purse for the supper consumed at the cafe, Barbemuche managed to make Colline accompany him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the way, Barbemuche proposed that they should enter a cafe which was still open, and take something to drink.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
belonging to which person
From this reading Since his first presence at the meetings of the four friends whom he had relieved from their embarrassing position, Carolus had especially remarked Gustave, and already felt an attractive sympathy for this Socrates whose Plato he was destined to become.
