Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

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

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DUEL AT BELLEVUE.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I hope to get a nap myself before starting," said he.

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From this reading THE DUEL AT BELLEVUE.

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 Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

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From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

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

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading THE DUEL AT BELLEVUE.

take in solid food

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

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From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I hope to get a nap myself before starting," said he.

the act of departing

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

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From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

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

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope to get a nap myself before starting," said he.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I hope to get a nap myself before starting," said he.

a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading "I hope to get a nap myself before starting," said he.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

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

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

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

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I hope to get a nap myself before starting," said he.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading "I hope to get a nap myself before starting," said he.

successive (without a break)

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

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

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

carry out

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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

From this reading THE DUEL AT BELLEVUE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.

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

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

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

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Arrived at home, my friend's first act was to open his buffetier and take out a loaf, a _paté de foie gras_, and a bottle of wine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We drove straight to Dalrymple's rooms, and, going in with a pass-key, went up without disturbing the _concierge_.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I could not eat a morsel; but he supped (or breakfasted) with a capital appetite; insisted that I should lie down on his bed for two or three hours; and slipping into his dressing-gown, took out his desk and cash-box, and settled himself to a regular morning's work.