Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

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

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

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

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

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From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

(according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

for the most part

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

someone with a promising future

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

including all or everything

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

coming down or downward

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

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

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

depressingly dark

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

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

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

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

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

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

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

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

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

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

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

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

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

an instinctive motive

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

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

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

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

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

above and across; more than

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

a human being

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

with little or no delay

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

people who have retreated

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

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

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

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

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

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

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The first comer retreated promptly into the shade, and, as by sudden impulse, drew his hat low down over his eyes.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

resided in; having tenants

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

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

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

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

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

precisely as stated

From this reading He paused at the open doorway of a tall narrow house, and drew back as he heard footsteps descending a very gloomy staircase.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

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

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

at the time that

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

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

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

which person or people

From this reading It was late in the evening that day when a man who had the appearance of a decent bourgeois, in the lower grades of that comprehensive class, entered one of the streets in the Faubourg Montmartre, tenanted chiefly by artisans.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The other man did not, however, observe him, went his way with a quick step along the street, and entered another house some yards distant.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The light from a gas lamp on the street fell full on the face of the person thus quitting the house--the face of a young and handsome man, dressed with the quiet elegance which betokened one of higher rank or fashion than that neighbourhood was habituated to find among its visitors.