Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

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

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

react verbally

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

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From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

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

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "Don't turn your nose up yet," Kendricks begged.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

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

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

plural of “diner” — a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

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From this reading "Don't turn your nose up yet," Kendricks begged.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

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From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

divisible by two

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

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

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

moving with great haste

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

and nothing more

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

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From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

preside over

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

used to form the superlative

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

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

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

not any; not one

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading "Don't turn your nose up yet," Kendricks begged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

the act of removing

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

lacking hair on the face

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

plural of “stairway” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

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

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "Don't turn your nose up yet," Kendricks begged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

the topmost one of two

From this reading There were no smooth-faced _maîtres d'hôtel_ to conduct new arrivals to a table, no lift to the upper rooms, no palm-lined stairways, or any of the modern appurtenances of restaurant life.

past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The two men sat down before the débris and waited patiently for its removal.

plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

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

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

which person or people

From this reading Kendricks, taking the lead as an habitué, pushed his way up to the first floor, pushed his way past the hurrying and perspiring waiters, who did not even stop to answer questions, and finally pounced upon a table which was just being vacated by three other people.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AT THE CAFÉ L'ATHÉNÉE The Café L'Athénée was in a narrow back street and consisted of a ground floor apartment of moderate size, and a number of small rooms, most of which were already crowded with diners.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Don't turn your nose up yet," Kendricks begged.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't turn your nose up yet," Kendricks begged.