Chapter II

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

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

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

From this reading “And her father?” queried Elinor.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

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From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

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

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

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

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

increase twofold

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

one or the other of two

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

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From this reading “And her father?” queried Elinor.

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

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “And her father?” queried Elinor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

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

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

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

From this reading “And her father?” queried Elinor.

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

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

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

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

and nothing more

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading “And her father?” queried Elinor.

on the contrary

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

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

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

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

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

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

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

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

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.

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

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Elinor was not aware that the arrondissements of Paris number only twenty, and so she could not realise either the double meaning or the antiquity of this evasion.

coming next after the twentieth in position

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

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From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

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

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

at the time that

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

signal by winking

From this reading She gave me a furtive wink, and said, gravely, “Oh, her father lives in the twenty-first arrondissement.”

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

From this reading “Her father!” cried Zizi, and she was about to continue, when it occurred to her to respect Elinor’s unsophistication.

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

From this reading Zizi’s room was precisely like a thousand other rooms in the Latin Quarter, though rather more luxurious than most: much more so than mine, for example.