Chapter XXXVII · Exit Gavrolles

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

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

later than; following

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

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From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

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From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

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From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

adjust for

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

gotten under control

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

the act of departing

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

divisible by two

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

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

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

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From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

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From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

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

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

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

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

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From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

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

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

without fault or error

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

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

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

to an insufferable degree

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

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From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

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

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

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 It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

attach to a support

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

not any; not one

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

especially; in particular

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

being provided with adequate nourishment

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

-ing form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

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From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

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From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

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From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

inspiring awe

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

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

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

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

From this reading The occasion was an interesting one, originating in the fact that London was about to lose, for a time at least, the light of the French poet’s presence.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Frankly, as he confessed to his admirers, London was insufferably _bête_ after the true centre of the universe, Paris.

compelling immediate action

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

migratory

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

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

From this reading Urgent private affairs, no less than the home-sickness of a great man for the scene of his struggles and his triumphs, were the reason of his departure.

which person or people

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Several weeks after the wandering woman, who called herself ‘Jane Peartree,’ became an inmate of Mount Eden, that cosmic creature, Auguste de Gavrolles, author of the immortal ‘Parfums de la Chair,’ was entertained at a little supper in the house of Ponto, the art-critic.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It contained many choice spirits, notably those who had nourished their sublime youth with the fiery fleshliness of the Impeccable Master, but even these could not compensate for the fine atmosphere of Parisian _salons_, the soul-satisfying sunlight of Parisian streets.