Chapter XX

with adroitness; in an adroit manner

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

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

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

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From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

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

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

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

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

in a strange manner

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

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

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

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

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

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

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

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

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

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

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

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 I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

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

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

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

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

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

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

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

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

not any; not one

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

in the near future

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

on the contrary

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

Identical; not different.

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

express in words

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

apart from others

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

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

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

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

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

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

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

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

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

up to a particular time

From this reading Presently Madame and Monsieur would arrive—separately; Madame first (I think Arsenio listened until he heard her step passing his landing), Monsieur completing the party.

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

From this reading LIVING FUNNILY THE “housewarming” so adroitly suggested by Arsenio duly took place; it was followed by other meetings of the same kind.

at the time that

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

which person or people

From this reading I played host—rather ostentatiously; there had to be no mistake as to who was the host; and every morning I gave Louis money for the marketing.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Louis had evidently received his instructions; every evening at half-past seven he laid dinner for three in my _salon_; and this without any apology or explanation.

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

From this reading When his table was spread, he would say, “I will inform Madame and Monsieur that dinner is served.”