Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

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

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading At the door of the fruiterer’s shop the famous artist held out his hand bluntly.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the door of the fruiterer’s shop the famous artist held out his hand bluntly.

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From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

in a blunt direct manner

From this reading At the door of the fruiterer’s shop the famous artist held out his hand bluntly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We can have no standard of truth but what we set ourselves.

the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We can have no standard of truth but what we set ourselves.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

superlative of “clean” — free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

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

From this reading At the door of the fruiterer’s shop the famous artist held out his hand bluntly.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading At the door of the fruiterer’s shop the famous artist held out his hand bluntly.

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From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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

From this reading At the door of the fruiterer’s shop the famous artist held out his hand bluntly.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At the door of the fruiterer’s shop the famous artist held out his hand bluntly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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 It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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 Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

not any; not one

From this reading We can have no standard of truth but what we set ourselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading We can have no standard of truth but what we set ourselves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At the door of the fruiterer’s shop the famous artist held out his hand bluntly.

an artist who paints

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

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

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We can have no standard of truth but what we set ourselves.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

do one's shopping

From this reading At the door of the fruiterer’s shop the famous artist held out his hand bluntly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading We can have no standard of truth but what we set ourselves.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

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

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading We can have no standard of truth but what we set ourselves.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

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

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It came about in this way, that, absorbed in the discussion of a topic of common interest, the gentlemen left the Thuilleries gardens together, M. David accompanying Ned eventually to the Rue Beautreillis.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We can have no standard of truth but what we set ourselves.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We can have no standard of truth but what we set ourselves.

belonging to which person

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You have the right religion,” he said: “in an artificial world the cleanest art shall prevail.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Ned’s chance meeting with the painter, whose art was then much exciting, in a characteristic freak of perversity, the enthusiasm of his fellow-citizens, was the prelude to a strange little _camaraderie_ between the two that, so long as it held, was full of positive and negative instruction to the younger man.