Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

(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 His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

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

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

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

From this reading His purse never knew what it was to be full.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

divisible by two

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

at any time

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

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

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His purse never knew what it was to be full.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

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From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

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

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

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

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

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

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His purse never knew what it was to be full.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

roused to anger

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

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From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading His purse never knew what it was to be full.

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

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

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From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading His purse never knew what it was to be full.

edge tool used in shaving

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

an especially noisy and unrestrained merrymaker

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

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

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

near that time or date

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

being five more than thirty

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

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

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The new friend and attendant of Pantagruel was, as has already been seen, a man of good presence, neither too tall nor too short.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN PANURGE WAS, AND THE MANY TRICKS HE KNEW.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading His nose was a fine aquiline, so fine and sharp, indeed, that its curve was said by even his best friends to look for all the world like the blade of a razor.

a late time of life

From this reading He was thirty-five years old, or thereabout, and was the gayest, maddest, most reckless roisterer that gay, mad, reckless, roistering Paris had ever welcomed within her walls.