Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading INCOUL GOES OVER THE ACCOUNTS.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

later than; following

From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

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

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

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

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

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From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

placed crosswise

From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

slightly wet

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

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

From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

come together

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading INCOUL GOES OVER THE ACCOUNTS.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

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

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

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From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

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

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

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

From this reading INCOUL GOES OVER THE ACCOUNTS.

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

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

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

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

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

From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

above and across; more than

From this reading INCOUL GOES OVER THE ACCOUNTS.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

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

From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

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

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

a person who owns something

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the second day after the dinner in the Parc Monceau, Mr. Blydenburg crossed the boulevard.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

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

From this reading INCOUL GOES OVER THE ACCOUNTS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

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

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

not lessened or diminished

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

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

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.

which person or people

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There is a saying to the effect that any one who walks long enough in front of the Grand Hôtel will, in the course of time, encounter all his acquaintances, past, present and to be.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It was an unpleasant afternoon of the kind which is frequent in the early winter: the air was damp and penetrating, and the sky presented that unrelieved and cheerless pallor of which Paris is believed to be the unique possessor.