Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

not being in a specified place

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

later than; following

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was true that in that street the Venosta, dreaming of cent. per cent., had invested all her savings.

a quantity of money

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

a formal public statement

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading It was true that in that street the Venosta, dreaming of cent. per cent., had invested all her savings.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

a state without friends or money or prospects

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading It was true that in that street the Venosta, dreaming of cent. per cent., had invested all her savings.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

-ing form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was true that in that street the Venosta, dreaming of cent. per cent., had invested all her savings.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

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

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

set down according to a plan

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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 She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

of an obscure nature

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

not any; not one

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

for each

From this reading It was true that in that street the Venosta, dreaming of cent. per cent., had invested all her savings.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading It was true that in that street the Venosta, dreaming of cent. per cent., had invested all her savings.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

a quantity of money

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that Isaura’s fortune placed in the hands of the absent Louvier, and invested in the new street that was to have been, brought no return.

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From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

precisely as stated

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

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

From this reading She and the Venosta had hitherto escaped the extreme destitution to which many richer persons had been reduced.

during the time that

From this reading While De Breze and his friends were feasting at the cafe Anglais, and faring better than the host had promised--for the bill of fare comprised such luxuries as ass, mule, peas, fried potatoes, and champagne (champagne in some mysterious way was inexhaustible during the time of famine)--a very different group had assembled in the rooms of Isaura Cicogna.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.

but in spite of that

From this reading But the Venosta, at the first announcement of war, had insisted on retaining in hand a small sum from the amount Isaura had received from her “roman,” that might suffice for current expenses, and with yet more acute foresight had laid in stores of provisions and fuel immediately after the probability of a siege became apparent.