Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading "The knight of arts and industry, And his achievements fair."

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

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

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

From this reading "The knight of arts and industry, And his achievements fair."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

the molding around a door or window

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

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From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading "The knight of arts and industry, And his achievements fair."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading On the door was neatly engraved, on a brass plate, the following inscription:

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

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From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

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From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On the door was neatly engraved, on a brass plate, the following inscription:

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading On the door was neatly engraved, on a brass plate, the following inscription:

intermediate floor just above the ground floor

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

an erect penis

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

serving or intended to explain or make clear

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "The knight of arts and industry, And his achievements fair."

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the door was neatly engraved, on a brass plate, the following inscription:

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

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

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

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

From this reading "The knight of arts and industry, And his achievements fair."

(Greek mythology) the god of marriage

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading "The knight of arts and industry, And his achievements fair."

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading On the door was neatly engraved, on a brass plate, the following inscription:

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading "The knight of arts and industry, And his achievements fair."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

with neatness

From this reading On the door was neatly engraved, on a brass plate, the following inscription:

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The knight of arts and industry, And his achievements fair."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the door was neatly engraved, on a brass plate, the following inscription:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

and nothing more

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

coated with paint

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

plural of “pilaster” — a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading On the door was neatly engraved, on a brass plate, the following inscription:

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

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

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

-ing form of “surmount” — get on top of; deal with successfully

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

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

From this reading "The knight of arts and industry, And his achievements fair."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

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

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

possessive form of “thomson” — United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

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

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

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

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

interact in a certain way

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

literature in metrical form

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

precisely as stated

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.

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From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

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

From this reading The _virtuosi_ of the _quartier_ had discovered that the building was constructed in imitation of an ancient temple in Rome; this erection, then fresh and new, reached only to the _entresol_.

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

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

during the time that

From this reading The pilasters were painted light green and gilded in the cornices, while, surmounting the architrave, were three little statues-- one held a torch, another a bow, and a third a bag; they were therefore rumoured, I know not with what justice, to be the artistical representatives of Hymen, Cupid and Fortune.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THOMSON'S _Castle of Indolence: Explanatory Verse to Canto II._ In a popular and respectable, but not very fashionable quartier in Paris, and in the tolerably broad and effective locale of the Rue ----, there might be seen, at the time I now treat of, a curious-looking building, that jutted out semicircularly from the neighbouring shops, with plaster pilasters and compo ornaments.