Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE MARQUISE TELLS A STORY.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

(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 Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

in addition

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

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

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

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

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

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 The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

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From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

water in which dishes and cooking utensils are washed

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

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

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

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

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

abstaining from food

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

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

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

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

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

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

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

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

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

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

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

immediately past

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

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

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

From this reading THE MARQUISE TELLS A STORY.

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

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

not any; not one

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

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

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

by chance

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

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

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

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

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

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

From this reading Moreover, here, as in the great _salon_, a cheerful fire blazed on the hearth, instead of the spluttering, snow-soaked logs that had hissed and smoked in Phelypeaux's house.

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

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE MARQUISE TELLS A STORY.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading THE MARQUISE TELLS A STORY.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

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

From this reading THE MARQUISE TELLS A STORY.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

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

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

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

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

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

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

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

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

(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 Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

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

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

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

From this reading It was a vastly different repast from that of the Bishop of Lodeve's which was offered to St. Georges, although the difference consisted more, perhaps, in the manner of cooking and serving than in aught else.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The wine, which was excellent--though no better than that last bottle from the old Clos--did not come in at the end, but cheered the fasting and wayworn man from the commencement; the viands were in good condition and properly prepared; the soup was not dishwater, but of a good, sufficient quality.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Also, he had for company two women, each beautiful according to her time of life--women soft, gentle, and well bred--instead of the cynical bishop of whom all France told strange tales.