used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lemercier spontaneously and unrequested ordered the dinner and the wines.
on or to one side
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
beaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
bon
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From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
coquettishlyadverb
in a flirtatious manner
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Lemercier spontaneously and unrequested ordered the dinner and the wines.
distinguishesverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
set up or found
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
Freres
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From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
garcon
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From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
Lemercier
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From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Lemercier spontaneously and unrequested ordered the dinner and the wines.
others
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From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
oystersnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
salonsnounUS /səˈlɑːnz/
plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
spontaneouslyadverbUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəsli/
in a spontaneous manner
From this reading Lemercier spontaneously and unrequested ordered the dinner and the wines.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
Trois
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From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
unrequestedadjective
not requested
From this reading Lemercier spontaneously and unrequested ordered the dinner and the wines.
under normal conditions
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
vivants
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From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some of the ladies returned his glance coquettishly, for Lemercier was 'beau garcon;' others turned aside indignantly, and muttered something to the gentlemen dining with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
at the time that
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lemercier proposed a private cabinet, which, for some reason known to himself, the Marquis declined.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While waiting for their oysters, with which, when in season, French 'bon- vivants' usually commence their dinner, Lemercier looked round the salon with that air of inimitable, scrutinizing, superb impertinence which distinguishes the Parisian dandy.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Lemercier spontaneously and unrequested ordered the dinner and the wines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The salons of the Trois Freres were crowded; our friends found a table with some little difficulty.
