Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A HISTORY.

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

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading But in the outer salon the talk was to the last degree shoppy, and overflowed with the argot of the studios.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in the outer salon the talk was to the last degree shoppy, and overflowed with the argot of the studios.

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From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But in the outer salon the talk was to the last degree shoppy, and overflowed with the argot of the studios.

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

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A MAN WITH A HISTORY.

of great significance or value

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

located inward

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was noisier--it was shabbier--it was smokier.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

immediately past

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A HISTORY.

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From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

comparative of “noisy” — full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading It was noisier--it was shabbier--it was smokier.

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From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading But in the outer salon the talk was to the last degree shoppy, and overflowed with the argot of the studios.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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

From this reading It was noisier--it was shabbier--it was smokier.

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

From this reading But in the outer salon the talk was to the last degree shoppy, and overflowed with the argot of the studios.

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

From this reading It was noisier--it was shabbier--it was smokier.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading But in the outer salon the talk was to the last degree shoppy, and overflowed with the argot of the studios.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But in the outer salon the talk was to the last degree shoppy, and overflowed with the argot of the studios.

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

From this reading The society of the outer salon differed essentially from the society of the inner salon at the Café Procope.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

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

From this reading It was noisier--it was shabbier--it was smokier.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The conversation in the inner salon was of a general character on the whole, and, as one caught sentences of it here and there, seemed for the most part to relate to the literature and news of the day--to the last important paper in the Revue des Deux Mondes, to the new drama at the Odéon, or to the article on foreign politics in the _Journal des Débats_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MAN WITH A HISTORY.