Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

matters of personal concern

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

(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 JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

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

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

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

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

miscellaneous curios

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

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 JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

possessive form of “europe” — 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 atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

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

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

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

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

not formal

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

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From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

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From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

held or filled or in use

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

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

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

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

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

in a respectful manner

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

improved or brought up to date

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

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

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

possessing sweep

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

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

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

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

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Finally Monsieur Jusseret took the floor, and the others dropped respectfully into an attitude of listening.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

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

From this reading They occupied a private suite in the Hotel Ritz overlooking the column of the _Place Vendome_.

coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

precisely as stated

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

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

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.

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

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

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

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading JUSSERET MAKES A REPORT In Paris a small party of gentlemen, among whom were represented all the national types of Southern Europe, were engaged in an informal discussion of very formal affairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon a table swept clean of draperies and bric-a-brac lay an outstretched map of the Mediterranean littoral, whereon a small peninsula had been marked with certain experimental and revised boundaries in red and blue and black.

past form of “wrangle” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

From this reading The atmosphere was thick with the smoke from cigars and cigarettes, and through the veneering amenities of much courtesy the gentlemen of Europe's _Cabinets Noirs_ wrangled with insistence.