used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
(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 Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
astonishinglyadverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading He wore a large badge that proclaimed him the master of ceremonies.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
bouncernounUS /ˈbaʊnsər/
a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading He wore a large badge that proclaimed him the master of ceremonies.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
Garde
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From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore a large badge that proclaimed him the master of ceremonies.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wore a large badge that proclaimed him the master of ceremonies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
inflammableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈflæməbəl/
easily ignited
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wore a large badge that proclaimed him the master of ceremonies.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He wore a large badge that proclaimed him the master of ceremonies.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
Municipale
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From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
neckedadjectiveUS /nekt/
having a neck or having a neck especially as specified (often used in combination)
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
the local environment
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading He wore a large badge that proclaimed him the master of ceremonies.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
repressingadjectiveUS /riˈpresɪŋ/
restrictive of action
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
the season of growth
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
StationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wore a large badge that proclaimed him the master of ceremonies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
theatre-goers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were here to preserve order, for the dancers belong to an inflammable class, and a blaze may spring up at any moment.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
veilingnounUS /ˈveɪlɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stationed in different parts of the room were the big soldiers of the Garde Municipale, in their picturesque uniform so familiar to all the theatre-goers of Paris.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading True, he was that, which was something, but he was a great deal more,--a most astonishingly prompt and capable bouncer.
which person or people
From this reading Equally valuable as a repressing force was a burly, thick- necked, powerful man who strolled hither and thither, his glance everywhere and always veiling a threat.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a large badge that proclaimed him the master of ceremonies.
