Chapter X

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

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

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From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

later than; following

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

anew

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

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

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

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

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

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From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

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

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

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

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

offensive to the mind

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

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

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

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From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

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

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

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From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

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

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

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From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

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

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

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

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

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

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

habitual

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

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

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

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From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

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

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

used to form the superlative

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

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

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

almost; nearly

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

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

From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

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

From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

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

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

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

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

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

From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

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From this reading Never had the three friends enjoyed a dinner more than the dinner which they had that night at the café Des Trois Etoiles.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading At half-past ten they left the restaurant and walked back to the flat in Gerando Street.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

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

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

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

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

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

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

during the time that

From this reading They lingered talking together for a long while after dinner; and their talk, which, under the guidance of Adolphe, never wandered far from the sphere of the occult which now so practically concerned them, was interesting and fascinating, in spite of the fact that that inveterate Parisian Theophrastus would now and again jest about his dangerous plight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They dined well, the coffee was excellent, and the cigars which Adolphe had brought with him, and the Russian cigarettes which Marceline smoked, were excellent too.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.

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

From this reading STRANGE POSITION OF A LITTLE VIOLET CAT It would seem that the Destiny which rules mankind takes a detestable pleasure in making the most serene joys come before the worst catastrophes.