used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
actressesnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
plural of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
branchingadjectiveUS /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
having branches
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre a fountain.
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 The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
domedadjectiveUS /doʊmd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
flower-beds
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From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading In the centre a fountain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the centre a fountain.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the centre a fountain.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The outer circle built as a series of stages, each with a set scene--one a scene from a Russian play, another a scene from a German opera, another a scene from a Hungarian comedy, and so forth, until about a dozen set scenes have been set out.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
VIENNAnounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading VIENNA.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Under a domed roof, a green garden with flower-beds and gravel paths.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Around, in outer rings, with rooms branching off, various galleries containing old musical instruments, cases of theatrical costumes, portraits of actors and actresses, and working models of stages.
