Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

later than; following

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

in addition

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

present

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading He had furnished decent rooms, and had a real studio.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

at a previous time

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading He had furnished decent rooms, and had a real studio.

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

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

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

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

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

From this reading He had furnished decent rooms, and had a real studio.

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

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

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

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

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From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He had furnished decent rooms, and had a real studio.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

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From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading He had furnished decent rooms, and had a real studio.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading He had furnished decent rooms, and had a real studio.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

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

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

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

From this reading Almost at the same time Schaunard and Rodolphe came before the public who bestow fame and fortune--the one with an album of airs that were sung at all the concerts, and which gave him the commencement of a reputation; the other with a book that occupied the critics for a month.

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

From this reading Marcel, who had at length secured admission to the annual exhibition of pictures, had had two paintings hung, one of which had been bought by a rich Englishman, formerly Musette's protector.

which person or people

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the product of this sale, and also of a Government order, Marcel had partly paid off his past debts.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading YOUTH IS FLEETING A year after Mimi's death Rodolphe and Marcel, who had not quitted one another, celebrated by a festival their entrance into the official world.