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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
Abbeville
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading It shall briefly be revealed what was the matter with Mathieu Pourcelles.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
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creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
draughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
du
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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
et
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divisible by two
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
Faisan
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a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading To the patron indeed he was more than a nuisance; he was a source of frenzy.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
in a gradual manner
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
habitués
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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the patron indeed he was more than a nuisance; he was a source of frenzy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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Hôtel
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in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To the patron indeed he was more than a nuisance; he was a source of frenzy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It shall briefly be revealed what was the matter with Mathieu Pourcelles.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
Mathieu
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Mathieu's
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From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It shall briefly be revealed what was the matter with Mathieu Pourcelles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To the patron indeed he was more than a nuisance; he was a source of frenzy.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
notarynounUS /ˈnoʊtəri/
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
old-established
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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading To the patron indeed he was more than a nuisance; he was a source of frenzy.
patron's
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From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
literature in metrical form
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
Pourcelles
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separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
RESULTSnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It shall briefly be revealed what was the matter with Mathieu Pourcelles.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It shall briefly be revealed what was the matter with Mathieu Pourcelles.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading To the patron indeed he was more than a nuisance; he was a source of frenzy.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To the patron indeed he was more than a nuisance; he was a source of frenzy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME RESULTS OF LISTENING TO POETRY (1) Mathieu Pourcelles had now definitely become a nuisance to the habitués of that old-established house of entertainment, the _Hôtel du Faisan et de la Constitution_ at Abbeville.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
except if; if not
From this reading But since Mathieu's elder brother, the notary, was the patron's creditor to the extent of some two thousand francs, the patron had to suffer him, and all the clients of the _Faisan_ had to suffer him too--unless they removed their custom to another hostelry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the patron indeed he was more than a nuisance; he was a source of frenzy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
which person or people
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It shall briefly be revealed what was the matter with Mathieu Pourcelles.
a late time of life
From this reading And this, to be exact, was what they were gradually doing, for there are limits even to the patience of a decent citizen who has for years played his nightly little game of draughts at the same tavern and does not favour changes.
