Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "It is incredible," his companion admitted.

(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 Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

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

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

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

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Wrayson produced his cigarette case.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading Wrayson produced his cigarette case.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "It is incredible," his companion admitted.

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

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

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

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

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

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

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

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

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

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

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

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading "It is incredible," his companion admitted.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

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

From this reading "It is incredible," his companion admitted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is incredible," his companion admitted.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

superlative of “noisy” — full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

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

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Wrayson produced his cigarette case.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

in a special manner

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

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

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

not in physical motion

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

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

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

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

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

past form of “uncork” — release

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

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

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

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

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

shedding tears

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

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

From this reading They were seated in a garden behind the old inn of the _Lion d'Or_, in the village of St. Étarpe.

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

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

a Caucasian

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

belonging to which person

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before them was a round table, on whose spotless white cloth still remained dishes of fruit and a bottle of wine--not the _vin ordinaire_ which had been served with their repast, but something which Wrayson had ordered specially, and which the landlord himself, all smiles and bows, had uncorked and placed before them.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

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

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."

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

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU OF ÉTARPE "One would scarcely believe," Wrayson remarked, leaning back in his chair and drawing in a long deep breath, "that we are within three miles of one of the noisiest and most bustling of French watering places."