Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

later than; following

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

in the past

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

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From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

a studio especially for an artist or designer

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

third-person singular of “bespeak” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

travel across or pass over

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

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

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.

in deplorable condition

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

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

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

a state of high honor

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

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

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

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

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

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

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

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

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

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

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

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

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

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

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

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 Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

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

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

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

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

above and across; more than

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

coated with paint

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

by chance

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

third-person singular of “preside” — act as president

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

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

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

not in physical motion

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

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

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

not important

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

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

From this reading A plate, set in the door-case, announces that the great Marston painted here a few scant years ago, and here still that more-or-less-distinguished instructor, Jean Hautecoeur, tells his pupils in the second-floor _atelier_ how it was done.

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

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

From this reading On an unimportant cross street which cuts at right angles the _Boulevard St. Michel_, that axis of art-student Paris, stands an old and somewhat dilapidated house, built, after the same fashion as all its neighbors, about a court, and entered by a door over which the _concierge_ presides.

which person or people

From this reading Now, its splendor is tarnished, its respectability is faded, and the face it presents to the street wears the gloom that comes of past glory, heightened, perhaps, by the dark-spiritedness of many tenants who have failed to enroll their names among the great.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

a late time of life

From this reading This house has had other years in which it stood pretentious, with the pride of a mansion, among its peers.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, for all its forbidding frown, its front bespeaks a certain consciousness of lingering dignity.