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 Then followed a scene of thorough going revelry.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

(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 Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

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

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

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

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Then followed a scene of thorough going revelry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

the act of departing

From this reading Then followed a scene of thorough going revelry.

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From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

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

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

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

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Six months' pay was thus wasted.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then followed a scene of thorough going revelry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Six months' pay was thus wasted.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading Then followed a scene of thorough going revelry.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Then followed a scene of thorough going revelry.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

a person who sings

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then followed a scene of thorough going revelry.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading Then followed a scene of thorough going revelry.

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

From this reading Six months' pay was thus wasted.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

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

From this reading Six months' pay was thus wasted.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Six months' pay was thus wasted.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

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

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

which person or people

From this reading In the principal room in the tavern they were installed as masters, gazing with malignant glances at the ordinary customers, who were seated at the little tables in the corners, where one of the girls, who was left free to come and go, dressed like a big baby or a singer at a cafe-concert, went about serving them, and then seated herself near them.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Each man, on coming in, had selected his partner, whom he kept all the evening, for the vulgar taste is not changeable.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For four hours the six sailors gorged themselves with love and wine.