adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
emanatedverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪd/
past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
globesnounUS /ɡloʊbz/
plural of “globe” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Under the windows, white with reflected light, the pavement was violently illuminated.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
jetsnounUS /dʒets/
plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Under the windows, white with reflected light, the pavement was violently illuminated.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
Muffat
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From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
Panoramas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
PassagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Under the windows, white with reflected light, the pavement was violently illuminated.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Under the windows, white with reflected light, the pavement was violently illuminated.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading There was a perfect mob of them, and they thronged slowly and laboriously along between the shops on either side.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
transparenciesnounUS /trænˈsperənsiz/
plural of “transparency” — permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the windows, white with reflected light, the pavement was violently illuminated.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Under the windows, white with reflected light, the pavement was violently illuminated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One December evening three months afterward Count Muffat was strolling in the Passage des Panoramas.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading A perfect stream of brilliancy emanated from white globes, red lanterns, blue transparencies, lines of gas jets, gigantic watches and fans, outlined in flame and burning in the open.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Under the windows, white with reflected light, the pavement was violently illuminated.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Under the windows, white with reflected light, the pavement was violently illuminated.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The evening was very mild, and owing to a passing shower, the passage had just become crowded with people.
