Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

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

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

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

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

a light informal meal

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

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From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Dancing Master.

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

From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

a movement into or inward

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

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

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

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

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Dancing Master.

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

From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

a particular point in time

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

impressive in appearance

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

making no sound

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)

From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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

From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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

From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

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

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

cut with a saw

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

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From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

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From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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

From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

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

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

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

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

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

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

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

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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

From this reading Vous pouvez bien juger que je n'aurai pas grande peine a me consoler d'une chose donc je me suis deja console tant de fois.--Lettres de Boileau.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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

From this reading They stopped at the door of an hotel, which opened in that noiseless manner so peculiar to the Conciergerie of France.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As I was walking home with Vincent from the Rue Mont-orgueil, I saw, on entering the Rue St. Honore, two figures before us; the tall and noble stature of the one I could not for a moment mistake.

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From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Here's a kind host, that makes the invitation, To your own cost to his fort bon collation.--Wycherly's Gent.