Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

later than; following

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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

From this reading And I was conscious of other qualities in her too--of her homeliness, her good-fellowship, her trustfulness.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

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

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

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From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

intentionally conceived

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

move deeply

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

plural of “facade” — the face or front of a building

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

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From this reading And I was conscious of other qualities in her too--of her homeliness, her good-fellowship, her trustfulness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance

From this reading And I was conscious of other qualities in her too--of her homeliness, her good-fellowship, her trustfulness.

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

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

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

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And I was conscious of other qualities in her too--of her homeliness, her good-fellowship, her trustfulness.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading And I was conscious of other qualities in her too--of her homeliness, her good-fellowship, her trustfulness.

one of four equal parts

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

uttered with a trill

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

in a special manner

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

in a swift manner

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that she was one of the most famous personalities in Europe did not, after our talk, in the least disturb my pleasing dreams of a possible future.

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

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

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

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And I was conscious of other qualities in her too--of her homeliness, her good-fellowship, her trustfulness.

the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others

From this reading And I was conscious of other qualities in her too--of her homeliness, her good-fellowship, her trustfulness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

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

From this reading EGG-AND-MILK I was intensely conscious of her beauty as I sat by her side in the swiftly rolling victoria.

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From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was, nevertheless, specially forced upon me, for as we drove along the Rue de Rivoli, past the interminable facades of the Louvre, and the big shops, and so into the meaner quarter of the markets--the Opera Comique was then situated in its temporary home in the Place du Chatelet--numberless wayfarers showed by their demeanor of curiosity that Rosetta Rosa was known to them.

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

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.

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

From this reading They were much more polite than English people would have been, but they did not hide their interest in us.