Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

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

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

later than; following

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

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From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

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

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "And you were wrong," answered La Mothe.

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

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

light teasing repartee

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

plural of “bottle” — 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 They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

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From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

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

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

flow back or recede

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

the act of departing

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

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

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

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

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

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

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

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

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "And you were wrong," answered La Mothe.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

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From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

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

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

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

From this reading "And you were wrong," answered La Mothe.

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

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

the quantity that can be held in a mug

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

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

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

and nothing more

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

in a quizzical and questioning manner

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

precisely, exactly

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

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

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

not in physical motion

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

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

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

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

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

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

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

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

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

French poet (flourished around 1460)

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

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

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

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

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."

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

From this reading "I am only ten days in Amboise, ten days which seem like so many hours, and already Charles trusts me as he trusts Mademoiselle de Vesc."

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading They were alone in the common room of the Chien Noir, and on the table by which they sat were two bottles of the famous '63 wine, one empty, the other with its tide at a low ebb, but La Mothe's horn mug was still unemptied after its first filling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pushing out his loose-hung under lip Villon eyed his companion quizzically, but with a little pity through the banter.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "And you were wrong," answered La Mothe.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading TOO SLOW AND TOO FAST "I told you at the first you were not going the right way about it."