Chapter V

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

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

call attention to

From this reading These pensions do not advertise.

in addition

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

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

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading The average tourist knows nothing of them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

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

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

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From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading These pensions do not advertise.

half the width of an em

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

divisible by two

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

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From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

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

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

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

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

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

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

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

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

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

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading The average tourist knows nothing of them.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

kept in good condition

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

a participant in a masquerade

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These pensions do not advertise.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The average tourist knows nothing of them.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

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

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

characteristic of former times especially in Europe

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

plural of “pension” — a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

one of four equal parts

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

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

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

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

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

not in physical motion

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

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

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

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

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The average tourist knows nothing of them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These pensions do not advertise.

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

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading The average tourist knows nothing of them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

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

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

precisely as stated

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

(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 Even if he knew, indeed, he might have some difficulty in obtaining accommodations, for it is not nearly enough to have the money; one must also have the introductions, come well recommended, and be under the tongue of good repute.

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

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.

belonging to which person

From this reading Gramont had obtained a small apartment _en pension_--a quiet and severely retired house in Burgundy Street, maintained by a very proud old lady whose ancestors had come out of Canada with the Sieur d'Iberville.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Masquer Unmasks_ In New Orleans one may find pensions in the old quarter--the quarter which is still instinct with the pulse of old-world life.