Chapter V

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

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

although

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

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

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

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

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

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From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

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From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

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From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

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From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

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From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

a small house with a single story

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

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

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

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From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

having the place or position changed

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

in a serious manner

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

to come or go into

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

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From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

divisible by two

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

at any time

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

plural of “fine” — money extracted as a penalty

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

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From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

a person of French nationality

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

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

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

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From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

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

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

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From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

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

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

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

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

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

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

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From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

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

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

not any; not one

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

according to the clock

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

held or filled or in use

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF THE WORLD.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

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

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF THE WORLD.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

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From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

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From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

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From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE WORLD.

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From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE arrival of Harold Jerningham disturbed the even tenor of life at the bailiff’s cottage, albeit he earnestly entreated there might be no change in his old friend’s existence.

pappus of a thistle consisting of silky featherlike hairs attached to the seed-like fruit of a thistle

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

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

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

puff paste shell filled with a savory meat mixture usually with a sauce

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

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

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.

a Caucasian

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

which person or people

From this reading His cook was an old Frenchwoman, who had lived with him ever since he had occupied a house of his own; and for a _vol-au-vent_, an omelette _aux fines herbes_, a cup of coffee, or a batch of pistolets, white as snow and light as thistledown, old Nanon was prepared to enter herself in a _concours_ of the universe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He altered his dinner-hour from three o’clock to seven, in accordance with the habits of his guest; and he took pains to order such refined and delicate repasts as might have been chosen by a Lucullus in reduced circumstances.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading OUT OF THE WORLD.

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

From this reading Theodore de Bergerac’s notion of hospitality was Arabian; and he would have slaughtered his daughter’s favourite Newfoundland if Mr. Jerningham had hinted an eccentric desire for _pâté de foie de chien_.