Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

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

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

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

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

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

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

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From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

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From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

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From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

-ing form of “embody” — represent in bodily form

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

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

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

set up or found

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

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

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

a voracious giant in Francois Rabelais' book of the same name

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

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

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

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

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

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

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

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

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

the act of departing

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

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From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

a particular point in time

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

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

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

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

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

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

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

author of satirical attacks on medieval scholasticism (1494-1553)

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

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

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

express in words

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

not in physical motion

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

sullen or moody

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

required or under orders

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

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

From this reading "I can't face dinner here," said Pargeter suddenly, "let's go and dine at that new place, the Coq d'Or."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

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

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

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From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

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

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

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

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

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

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Le Coq d'Or was a reconstitution of what had been, in a now deserted suburban resort, a famous restaurant dedicated to the memory and cult of Rabelais.

at the time that

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

in or at the place that

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.

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

From this reading But they had not long been seated at one of the narrow oak tables which were supposed to be exact copies of those used in a mediaeval tavern, when Pargeter began to turn sulky.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Vanderlyn had already been there with American friends, but to Pargeter the big room, with its quaint mediaeval furnishings and large panels embodying adventures of Gargantua, was new, and for a moment distracted his mind from what was still more of a grievance than an anxiety.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Vanderlyn lacked the energy to say him nay, and they went out, leaving word where they were to be found.