Chapter VI

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From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

in actual fact

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

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

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

fearless and daring

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

a youthful male person

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Even as it was, when Fortuné de la Vireville's smile was merely devil-may-care and not cynical, it had its charm.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading Even as it was, when Fortuné de la Vireville's smile was merely devil-may-care and not cynical, it had its charm.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

cheerfully irresponsible

From this reading Even as it was, when Fortuné de la Vireville's smile was merely devil-may-care and not cynical, it had its charm.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

divisible by two

From this reading Even as it was, when Fortuné de la Vireville's smile was merely devil-may-care and not cynical, it had its charm.

in an experimental fashion

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading Even as it was, when Fortuné de la Vireville's smile was merely devil-may-care and not cynical, it had its charm.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

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

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

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

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

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

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

blemished by injury or rough wear

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

the French national anthem

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

and nothing more

From this reading Even as it was, when Fortuné de la Vireville's smile was merely devil-may-care and not cynical, it had its charm.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

common sense

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

cause to run

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

cause to become

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

an advocate of the principles of monarchy

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

the act of removing hair with a razor

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Even as it was, when Fortuné de la Vireville's smile was merely devil-may-care and not cynical, it had its charm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

express in words

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

the upper part of anything

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

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From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

not provided with curtains

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

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From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

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From this reading Even as it was, when Fortuné de la Vireville's smile was merely devil-may-care and not cynical, it had its charm.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE BOY LOST" (1) In a cheap little room, not much more than a garret, at the top of a house off Tottenham Court Road, the Chevalier de la Vireville was shaving himself before a cracked mirror.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

at the time that

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

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

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The light filtered through the dirty, uncurtained window on to his strong, aquiline features, the bold chin with a cleft in it, the mouth with its lines of recklessness and humour; and threw up too the marks of stress of some kind--it was difficult to tell of what kind--which had bitten into it too deeply for it to be altogether a handsome or an attractive countenance.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.

the words that are spoken

From this reading As he did so he hummed, experimentally, the 'Marseillaise,' which it amused him at times to render, fitting to it, however, when he actually sang it, the burlesque words of Royalist invention, 'le jour de boire est arrivé,' 'c'est pour nous que le boudin grille,' and the rest.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet something had marred his expression, though neither women nor wine held any attraction for him.