used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
Abois
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From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
aux
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From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
a line of approach
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
casements
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From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
Gerald
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From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
not one, and not any
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
Provençal
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From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
possessing material wealth
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
except for; apart from
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
unusual or striking
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
wax-lights
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From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
at the time that
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Light muslin curtains filled the spaces of the open casements, through which at moments the shadowy traces of figures could be detected.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Gerald stood watching, with some curiosity, this strange contrast to the unbroken silence around, a rich deep voice caught his ear, and seemed to awaken within him some singular memory.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The night had been hot and sultry, and many of the windows of the houses were left open; but from none save one were any lights seen to gleam.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading This one was brilliant with the glare of wax-lights; and the sounds of merriment from within showed it was the scene of some festivity.
but in spite of that
From this reading The day had not yet dawned when Gerald, admirably disguised as a Provençal peasant, arrived at the Avenue aux Abois.
