Chapter VIII

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

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "You request me," I continued, "not to forget you when I go away.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

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From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

someone who bites

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons bowed, doubtfully.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

in a self-satisfied manner

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "You request me," I continued, "not to forget you when I go away.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

in a doubtful manner

From this reading The chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons bowed, doubtfully.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "You request me," I continued, "not to forget you when I go away.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You request me," I continued, "not to forget you when I go away.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

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

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

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

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

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

From this reading "You request me," I continued, "not to forget you when I go away.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

not any; not one

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You request me," I continued, "not to forget you when I go away.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

express the need or desire for

From this reading "You request me," I continued, "not to forget you when I go away.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Why should I not forget you?

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

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

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

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

From this reading THE BITER, THE BITTEN, AND THE UN-BITTEN "Mais tout le monde," began the chasseur of the Hôtel des Michetons--"mais, monsieur, tout le grand monde----" "Exactly," said I, complacently.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

at the time that

From this reading "You request me," I continued, "not to forget you when I go away.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why should I not forget you?

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Le grand monde means the great world; and," I added, "the world is a planet of no unusual magnitude, inhabited by bipeds whose entire existence is passed in attempting to get something for nothing."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You request me," I continued, "not to forget you when I go away.