Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading The allowance was too much for me.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

a town in southeastern France on the Rhone River; the seat of the papacy from 1309 to 1378 and the residence of antipopes during the Great Schism

From this reading AVIGNON.

a top worn by women

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

take in liquids

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

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From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

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

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

take the midday meal

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The allowance was too much for me.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The allowance was too much for me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

and nothing more

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

required or under orders

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

carry out

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

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

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The allowance was too much for me.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was there I saw the only drunken man that came under my notice in France.

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

be dressed in

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

in or at the place that

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

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

From this reading Leaving Marseilles, the place at which I tarried next was Avignon, where I had comfortable and cheap quarters at the Hôtel Grillon.

which person or people

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.

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

From this reading It was market-day, and the town was full of country-folk, many of whom came to my hotel for the excellent _déjeuner_ provided for guests; amongst then was an individual—not a farmer, for he did not wear a blouse—who managed, in spite of the fact that he had had quite enough, to consume the quart bottle of _vin ordinaire_ which, in French country hotels, every one is supposed to take at lunch and drink.