Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

the right to enter

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

(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 Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.

a second staircase at the rear of a building

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

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

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

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

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.

past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Here it was that the waiting-woman and the lackey stole forth to meet their lovers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here it was that the waiting-woman and the lackey stole forth to meet their lovers.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

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

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

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

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

a male servant (especially a footman)

From this reading Here it was that the waiting-woman and the lackey stole forth to meet their lovers.

round flat seed of the lentil plant used for food

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Here it was that the waiting-woman and the lackey stole forth to meet their lovers.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

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

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

come together

From this reading Here it was that the waiting-woman and the lackey stole forth to meet their lovers.

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

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.

and nothing more

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

plural of “shopkeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

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

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

morally degraded

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Here it was that the waiting-woman and the lackey stole forth to meet their lovers.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here it was that the waiting-woman and the lackey stole forth to meet their lovers.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.

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

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

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

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

in deplorable condition

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It was here that I repaired at sunset, and calling for a basin of lentil soup sat me down at a rough table near the door, which commanded a view of the gate.

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

From this reading Here it was that the waiting-woman and the lackey stole forth to meet their lovers.

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

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

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

From this reading Through this filtered all the backstairs' gossip of the Louvre, and more besides, for the small shopkeepers of the Magasins upheld a reputation as evil as the place in which they plied their trade.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading THE CHURCH UNDER THE GROUND The wicket gate near the riding-school was used almost exclusively by the servants of the palace, to whom it gave access to that maze of nameless streets, dingy, tumble-down houses, and squalid shops that was known as the Magasins.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading At the mouth of one of these streets, only a few yards away from the wicket, was a small eating-house.