acclamationnounUS /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
begowned
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From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
bejewelled
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From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
put or send forth
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
Christine
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From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
courtesans
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From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
deafenedadjective
caused to hear poorly or not at all
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
grande
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From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
grisette
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From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
a brief written record
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
palsynounUS /ˈpɔːlzi/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The glitter of the gems, the flash of the countless lights, the clamour of the people, the changing lustre of colour--these, excellency, blinded my eyes and deafened my ears.
throngsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “JOSEPH” “The curtain fell at the great Opera House, and the audience sprang to its feet to summon the performers.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
a shaky motion
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For two hours had I sat in my little box trembling as one with the palsy for the success of Christine.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Noble and merchant, prince and peasant, _grande dame_ and _grisette_, raised their voices together in one resounding note of acclamation, which was sustained and carried to the throngs waiting in the Ring without.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women bejewelled and begowned to the limits of splendour, pretty girls in the galleries, courtesans flaunting in the circles, cast their flowers to the stage.
