Chapter II

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

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

(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 They are largely ignorant of all but their restless personal lives.

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

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They are largely ignorant of all but their restless personal lives.

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

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

German publisher of a series of travel guidebooks (1801-1859)

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

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From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

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

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

corresponding in character or kind

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

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

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

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From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading They are largely ignorant of all but their restless personal lives.

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

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

to an inconceivable degree

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

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

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

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

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

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From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading They are largely ignorant of all but their restless personal lives.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They are largely ignorant of all but their restless personal lives.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

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

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

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

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

of or relating to or characteristic of opera

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

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From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

make a painting

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

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

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading They are largely ignorant of all but their restless personal lives.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

containing or using responses; alternating

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

worried and uneasy

From this reading They are largely ignorant of all but their restless personal lives.

in a rhythmic manner

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

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

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

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

From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They are largely ignorant of all but their restless personal lives.

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

From this reading They are largely ignorant of all but their restless personal lives.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

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From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

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

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

cause to sound with a twang

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

without scruples or principles

From this reading It is not across its Thébaïde that the unscrupulous heroes chase each other’s shadows.

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From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

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

From this reading Inconceivably generous and naïve faces haunt the Knackfus Quarter.—We are not, however, in a Selim or Vitagraph camp (though “guns” tap rhythmically the buttocks).—Art is being studied.—Art is the smell of oil paint, Henri Murger’s _Vie de Bohème_, corduroy trousers, the operatic Italian model.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is in its capacity of delicious inn and majestic Baedeker, where western Venuses twang its responsive streets and hush to soft growl before its statues, that it is seen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BERTHA Paris hints of sacrifice.—But here we deal with that large dusty facet known to indulgent and congruous kind.