Chapter XXVI

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From this reading Paris, May, 1905.

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

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

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

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

elegant and stylish

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

praise vociferously

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

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From this reading "Hola ... p-s-st!

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

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

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

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

a clear appearance

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

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

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Paris, May, 1905.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

a sudden and severe onset of trouble

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading "Hola ... p-s-st!

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

From this reading Paris, May, 1905.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

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

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

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

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

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

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

precisely as stated

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Allen!" called Marthe Tollet, as Marise passed through the glass-covered verandah, on her way to the street door.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Eh bien, the little Tollet, what is it?" asked Marise in the same vernacular, pausing in front of the concierge's door.

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

From this reading In her haste to stop Marise, she used the abrupt surname hail which the girls thought so very chic and truly English, which the older teachers forbade as rude and barbarous, a typical manifestation of the crumbling down of civilized French ways under the onslaught of modern Anglo-Saxon roughness.