Chapter X

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

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

having companions or an escort

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

(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 Gringoire set out to follow the gypsy at all hazards.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gringoire set out to follow the gypsy at all hazards.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

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From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THROUGH THE STREETS IN THE EVENING.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Gringoire set out to follow the gypsy at all hazards.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

the act of departing

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

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From this reading Gringoire set out to follow the gypsy at all hazards.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading Gringoire set out to follow the gypsy at all hazards.

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

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Gringoire set out to follow the gypsy at all hazards.

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

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

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

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Why not?” he said to himself.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE STREETS IN THE EVENING.

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

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Why not?” he said to himself.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gringoire set out to follow the gypsy at all hazards.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Why not?” he said to himself.

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

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Gringoire set out to follow the gypsy at all hazards.

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

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THROUGH THE STREETS IN THE EVENING.

carry out

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE STREETS IN THE EVENING.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THROUGH THE STREETS IN THE EVENING.

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

From this reading Gringoire set out to follow the gypsy at all hazards.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He had seen her, accompanied by her goat, take to the Rue de la Coutellerie; he took the Rue de la Coutellerie.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why not?” he said to himself.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Gringoire, a practical philosopher of the streets of Paris, had noticed that nothing is more propitious to revery than following a pretty woman without knowing whither she is going.