Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading She wrote on, and on, without intermission.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

a line of approach

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

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From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

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From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

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

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

covered with water

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

plural of “going” — the act of departing

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

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

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

loud confused noise from many sources

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading She wrote on, and on, without intermission.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

not any; not one

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

according to the clock

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She wrote on, and on, without intermission.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

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

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

not in physical motion

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

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

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

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

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

at the time that

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But when three o'clock struck, the bedroom of Madame de Vibray was still flooded with light.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading From without came no sound; the avenue was quiet, deserted; the night was dark.

the act of creating written works

From this reading III UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS At nine o'clock in the morning, the staff of that great evening paper, _La Capitale_, were assembled in the vast editorial room, writing out their copy, in the midst of a perfect hubbub of continual comings and goings, of regular shindies, of perpetual discussions.

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

From this reading She had not left her writing-table since she had read the letter of her bankers, Messieurs Barbey-Nanteuil.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading She wrote on, and on, without intermission.