Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

(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 All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

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

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

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

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

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

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

for the reason that

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

plural of “boulevard” — a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

plural of “consolation” — the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

extremely hungry

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

bringing death

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

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

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

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

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

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

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

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

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

catch fire

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

the force of workers available

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

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

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

on the contrary

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

a sponge cake baked in a ring mold

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

with speed

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

ostensibly valid, but not actually valid

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

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

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

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

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

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

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Like himself, too, both had been sufferers from illness, though not of a nature to be consigned to an hospital.

in the direction of

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

the act of testing something

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

plural of “truffle” — any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe

From this reading "There are two consolations," said Savarin, as the friends strolled or rather crawled towards the Boulevards--"two consolations for the gourmet and for the proprietor in these days of trial for the gourmand, because the price of truffles is come down."

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

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

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

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

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

precisely as stated

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

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

From this reading Scarcely had De Mauleon quitted Lemercier before the latter was joined by two loungers scarcely less famished than himself--Savarin and De Breze.

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

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All manner of diseases then had combined to form the pestilence which filled the streets with unregarded hearses--bronchitis, pneumonia, smallpox, a strange sort of spurious dysentery much more speedily fatal than the genuine.

wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.

but in spite of that

From this reading The three men, a year before so sleek, looked like ghosts under the withering sky; yet all three retained embers of the native Parisian humour, which their very breath on meeting sufficed to kindle up into jubilant sparks or rapid flashes.