adieux
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From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
BULGARS
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From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
CAFEnounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
DESnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
Fifi
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From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
Jardin
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From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
and nothing more
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "But I do," returned Neeland, laughing.
the sound of laughing
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
Neeland
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From this reading "But I do," returned Neeland, laughing.
Neeland's
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From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
Nini
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From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "But I do," returned Neeland, laughing.
Russe
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From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
try to get or reach
From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
Sengoun
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From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
Tziganes
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From this reading The Tziganes recommended Captain Sengoun to go home and seek further adventures on his pillow; and had it not been for the gay babble of the fountain and the persistent perfume of flowers, he might have followed their advice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CAFE DES BULGARS Their adieux to Fifi and Nini were elaborate and complicated by bursts of laughter.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Dear friend," he explained, "I am just waking up and I do not wish to go to bed for days and days."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was after the two young men had left the Jardin Russe that Captain Sengoun positively but affectionately refused to relinquish possession of Neeland's arm.
