Chapter XV

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

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

From this reading He was not in luck: for the foot was the bony one of an old dame.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

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

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

being very thin

From this reading He was not in luck: for the foot was the bony one of an old dame.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

delicately beautiful

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading He was not in luck: for the foot was the bony one of an old dame.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

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

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

of or belonging to or suitable for a duke

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading THE ENDLESS LAW SUIT.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

possessive form of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

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From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was not in luck: for the foot was the bony one of an old dame.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

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

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

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

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

clothing for the head

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

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

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

an opening into or through something

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE ENDLESS LAW SUIT.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He was not in luck: for the foot was the bony one of an old dame.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

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

From this reading He was not in luck: for the foot was the bony one of an old dame.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was not in luck: for the foot was the bony one of an old dame.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

past form of “rebuff” — reject outright and bluntly

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

being five more than seventy

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading THE ENDLESS LAW SUIT.

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

From this reading THE ENDLESS LAW SUIT.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

unsupported by other people

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Before Flageot’s door the way for the ducal coach was stopped by another vehicle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

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

From this reading It is not hard to guess what the dainty duke suffered in passing through the dirty and nauseating Paris of his era to reach the foul hole among ill-kempt houses which was called a street.

which person or people

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.

a late time of life

From this reading He perceived a female’s headdress coming out of it, and as his seventy-five years had not rebuffed him in his reputation as a lover of the ladies, he hastened to wade through the mud to offer his arm to the lady who was stepping out unassisted.