Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A VAST PRINTING HOUSE.

matters of personal concern

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

(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 But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

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

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

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

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

show off

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

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From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

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From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

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

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

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

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

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

From this reading A VAST PRINTING HOUSE.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

of great significance or value

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

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

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

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

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

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

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

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

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

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

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

not any; not one

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

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

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

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

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading A VAST PRINTING HOUSE.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

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

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

except for; apart from

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

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

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And then there is the Foreign Office near by, the Hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the corner of the Boulevard and the Rue des Capucines, and other noted places.

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

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A VAST PRINTING HOUSE.

precisely as stated

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

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

From this reading But there is one structure on the Rue Lepelletier not very noticeable save for its immense size and its ancient and dingy aspect, which has witnessed more scenes and events, and is more important than all its more splendid neighbors put together.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading A street somewhat famous in Paris is the Rue Lepelletier, famous not for its length, for its breadth, for the splendid edifices it exhibits, or for the scenes and events it has witnessed, but famous for the exploits beheld by its neighbors, and the magnificent structures by them displayed.

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

From this reading Not that the Rue Lepelletier can boast no fine edifices, for the grand opera-house would give the loud lie to such an assertion.