Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

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

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hence, ever since the work in question had been begun, Mimi had been greatly interested in its progress.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

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From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

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

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

put on clothes

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

divisible by two

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

at any time

From this reading Hence, ever since the work in question had been begun, Mimi had been greatly interested in its progress.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

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

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

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

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

for this reason

From this reading Hence, ever since the work in question had been begun, Mimi had been greatly interested in its progress.

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

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

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

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

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

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

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

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

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

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

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

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

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

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

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

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

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

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

being perceived or observed

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

according to the clock

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

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

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

above and across; more than

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

existing or coming before

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Hence, ever since the work in question had been begun, Mimi had been greatly interested in its progress.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Hence, ever since the work in question had been begun, Mimi had been greatly interested in its progress.

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From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

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

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

express in words

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Hence, ever since the work in question had been begun, Mimi had been greatly interested in its progress.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

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

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

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

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

precisely as stated

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

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

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

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

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"

which person or people

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading The Toilette of the Graces Mademoiselle Mimi, who was accustomed to sleep far into the day, woke up one morning at ten o'clock, and was greatly surprised not to find Rodolphe beside her, nor even in the room.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The preceding night, before falling to sleep, she had, however, seen him at his desk, preparing to spend the night over a piece of literary work which had been ordered of him, and in the completion of which Mimi was especially interested.

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

From this reading In fact, the poet had given his companion hopes that out of the fruit of his labors he would purchase a certain summer gown, that she had noticed one day at the "Deux Magots," a famous drapery establishment, to the window of which Mimi's coquetry used very frequently to pay its devotions.

the act of creating written works

From this reading She would often come up to Rodolphe whilst he was writing, and leaning her head on his shoulder would say to him in serious tones-- "Well, is my dress getting on?"