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 And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

later than; following

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

anew

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

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

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

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

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

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

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

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

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

in a busy manner

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

for the most part

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

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From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

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

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

a midday meal

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

in a gay manner

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

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

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

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

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

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

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

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

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

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

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

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

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

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

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

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

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

having a hole cut through

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

have in common

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.

that is looked for

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

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

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

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

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

up to a particular time

From this reading The two men sat there, toasting each other more and more gaily as the red nectar fell lower in the long bottle, until finally, perceiving his host to be in a confidential mood, Paul questioned him about tourist travel.

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From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

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

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

at the time that

From this reading It was after twelve when Paul sought the shade of the _Hotel de l'Europe_ again.

in or at the place that

From this reading There the few sounds that pierced the mid-day stillness were chiefly those that penetrated from the kitchen, where _Monsieur le Cusinier_ and his assistants were busily engaged in the preparation of _dejeuner_.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading And it was not long before Paul sat down to a delightful meal, served in a vine-framed window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was alone in the room, and feeling the need of encouragement he invited the genial landlord to share a bottle of Burgundy with him.