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 COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

later than; following

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

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

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

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

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading And approaching the old man, he said in a low tone: "I want you."

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

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

an occurrence of something

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

any large and important church

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tignol looked up quickly from his glass, and his face lighted.

plural of “gargoyle” — a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Tignol looked up quickly from his glass, and his face lighted.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

highest in quality

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

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

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

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

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

the act of departing

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

set afire or burning

From this reading Tignol looked up quickly from his glass, and his face lighted.

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

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

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

From this reading Tignol looked up quickly from his glass, and his face lighted.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading And approaching the old man, he said in a low tone: "I want you."

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

From this reading And approaching the old man, he said in a low tone: "I want you."

the force of workers available

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

a particular point in time

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

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From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

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

From this reading And approaching the old man, he said in a low tone: "I want you."

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

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

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

one of four equal parts

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

with speed

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And approaching the old man, he said in a low tone: "I want you."

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

do one's shopping

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

make square

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

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

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

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

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

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From this reading "Ah, I thought so!" he muttered, as he recognized Papa Tignol at one of the tables on the terrace.

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

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading And approaching the old man, he said in a low tone: "I want you."

in the direction of

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

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

From this reading Tignol looked up quickly from his glass, and his face lighted.

precisely as stated

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading And approaching the old man, he said in a low tone: "I want you."

a Caucasian

From this reading COQUENIL'S GREATEST CASE After leaving Notre-Dame, Paul Coquenil directed his steps toward the prefecture of police, but halfway across the square he glanced back at the church clock that shows its white face above the grinning gargoyles, and, pausing, he stood a moment in deep thought.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "A quarter to seven," he reflected; then, turning to the right, he walked quickly to a little wine shop with flowers in the windows, the Tavern of the Three Wise Men, an interesting fragment of old-time Paris that offers its cheery but battered hospitality under the very shadow of the great cathedral.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And approaching the old man, he said in a low tone: "I want you."