adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gaston and his friend called for a bottle of beer, and began to play billiards.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Gaston and his friend called for a bottle of beer, and began to play billiards.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Gaston and his friend called for a bottle of beer, and began to play billiards.
billiardsnounUS /ˈbɪljərdz/
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading Gaston and his friend called for a bottle of beer, and began to play billiards.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Gaston and his friend called for a bottle of beer, and began to play billiards.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
CafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Gaston and his friend called for a bottle of beer, and began to play billiards.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading The small dining-hall was filled with young men.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
EmperorsnounUS /ˈempərərz/
plural of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
fairsnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
fatalitynounUS /fəˈtælɪti/
a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The small dining-hall was filled with young men.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gaston and his friend called for a bottle of beer, and began to play billiards.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
Gaston
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From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
Gaston's
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From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gaston and his friend called for a bottle of beer, and began to play billiards.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
market-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The small dining-hall was filled with young men.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
peals
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From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Gaston and his friend called for a bottle of beer, and began to play billiards.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small dining-hall was filled with young men.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
Tarascon
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From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After they had been playing a short time, Gaston’s attention was attracted by peals of laughter from a party at the other end of the room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The small dining-hall was filled with young men.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
WheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading After dinner, they went not the Cafe Simon, their usual resort, but to the little cafe in the market-place, where the fairs were held.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whenever Gaston went to Tarascon, he dined with a relative living there; but on this occasion a strange fatality led him to accompany a friend to the hotel of the “Three Emperors.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The small dining-hall was filled with young men.
