Chapter II

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

in the past

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

from appearances alone

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Then it was only beginning to emerge from the inferior position of crémerie.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

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From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

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

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

a period of 100 years

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

approval

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

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From this reading Then it was only beginning to emerge from the inferior position of crémerie.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Then it was only beginning to emerge from the inferior position of crémerie.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then it was only beginning to emerge from the inferior position of crémerie.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

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From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

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

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

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

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

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From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading Then it was only beginning to emerge from the inferior position of crémerie.

an intervening period or episode

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

a town in central Wyoming

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

and nothing more

From this reading Then it was only beginning to emerge from the inferior position of crémerie.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Then it was only beginning to emerge from the inferior position of crémerie.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

the decade from 1970 to 1979

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then it was only beginning to emerge from the inferior position of crémerie.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

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

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

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

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Lander brought the pleasant ways of the _Quarter_ across the town with him, and the band of noble youths stood by him, encouraged and sustained him.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

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

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

which person or people

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In this hard and sullen mood he returned to Paris, and Gabrielle grew up with Mademoiselle, without any knowledge of her father, who apparently had forgotten the existence of both.

a late time of life

From this reading AN INTERLUDE A DECISION FIN DE SIÈCLE AT THE CAFÉ LANDER IN the middle of the rue Taitbout, there is a little café, which was not so well known twenty years ago as it is now, at the end of the nineteenth century.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Came one day, from the unconventional region of the Latin Quarter, somewhere in the seventies, an enterprising proprietor; and in his wake followed a train of noble youths, enthusiastic in the praises of Lander, wishful for the further enjoyments of his hospitalities, and with kindly memory of his generosity in the matter of credit.