Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The Marivaux had a unique reputation in the Paris of that day for its cookery.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

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

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Joseph came, bringing with him his chef, M. Thouraud.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

a professional cook

From this reading Joseph came, bringing with him his chef, M. Thouraud.

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From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The Marivaux had a unique reputation in the Paris of that day for its cookery.

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From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

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From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Marivaux had a unique reputation in the Paris of that day for its cookery.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

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

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

at any time

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Marivaux had a unique reputation in the Paris of that day for its cookery.

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From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

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

From this reading The Marivaux had a unique reputation in the Paris of that day for its cookery.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Joseph came, bringing with him his chef, M. Thouraud.

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

From this reading Joseph came, bringing with him his chef, M. Thouraud.

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

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

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

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Marivaux had a unique reputation in the Paris of that day for its cookery.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

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

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

the act of managing something

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

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From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

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

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

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

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

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

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

by chance

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

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

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

-ing form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

on the contrary

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The Marivaux had a unique reputation in the Paris of that day for its cookery.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

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

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

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

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

carry out

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

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

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

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From this reading Joseph came, bringing with him his chef, M. Thouraud.

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

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Savoy Restaurant was rather too large for his system of management, for he liked to take a personal interest in each dinner that was progressing in his restaurant and to give it his constant supervision.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading The Marivaux had a unique reputation in the Paris of that day for its cookery.

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

From this reading Joseph was, I think, the most inspired _maître d'hôtel_, with the exception, perhaps, of Frederic of the Tour d'Argent, I have ever met.

at the time that

From this reading When the Ritz-Escoffier regime at the Savoy came to an end the directors bought the Restaurant Marivaux in the street by the side of the Opéra Comique in Paris, and brought over M. Joseph, the presiding genius of that restaurant, to take charge of the Savoy Restaurant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Joseph came, bringing with him his chef, M. Thouraud.