used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
actressesnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
plural of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
(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 Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
put or send forth
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
ConstantinenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəntiːn/
Emperor of Rome who stopped the persecution of Christians and in 324 made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire; in 330 he moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople (280-337)
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
decipheringverbUS /dəˈsaɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “decipher” — convert code into ordinary language
From this reading The lover, Paul Delage, was with difficulty deciphering a speech:
Delage
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From this reading The lover, Paul Delage, was with difficulty deciphering a speech:
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The lover, Paul Delage, was with difficulty deciphering a speech:
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
exhaledverbUS /eksˈheɪld/
past form of “exhale” — expel air
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
green-room
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From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
GrillenounUS /ɡrɪl/
small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
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 Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The lover, Paul Delage, was with difficulty deciphering a speech:
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
MarcnounUS /mɑːrk/
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
the local environment
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The lover, Paul Delage, was with difficulty deciphering a speech:
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
Pradel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
RacinenounUS /rəˈsiːn/
French advocate of Jansenism; tragedian who based his works on Greek and Roman themes (1639-1699)
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
Romilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The lover, Paul Delage, was with difficulty deciphering a speech:
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A dismal light spread like a pall over the grey stones of the roof, the galleries, and the columns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one o'clock on the following day _La Grille_ was in rehearsal, for the first time, in the green-room of the theatre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Romilly, the stage manager, and Constantine Marc, the author of the piece, were all three seated on a red velvet sofa, while, from a bench set back between two columns, was exhaled the vigilant hatred and whispered jealousy of the actresses left out of the cast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lover, Paul Delage, was with difficulty deciphering a speech:
but in spite of that
From this reading In the depressing majesty of this pallid architecture, beneath the statue of Racine, the leading actors were reading before Pradel, the manager of the house, their parts, which they did not yet know.
