used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading The boxes were ablaze with diamonds.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading "THE CRIMSON BLIND" "THE CORNER HOUSE" "THE YELLOW FACE" ETC., ETC.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The boxes were ablaze with diamonds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "THE CRIMSON BLIND" "THE CORNER HOUSE" "THE YELLOW FACE" ETC., ETC.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
CRIMSONadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading "THE CRIMSON BLIND" "THE CORNER HOUSE" "THE YELLOW FACE" ETC., ETC.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The boxes were ablaze with diamonds.
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From this reading "THE CRIMSON BLIND" "THE CORNER HOUSE" "THE YELLOW FACE" ETC., ETC.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "THE CRIMSON BLIND" "THE CORNER HOUSE" "THE YELLOW FACE" ETC., ETC.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
garbedadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
a young female
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "THE CRIMSON BLIND" "THE CORNER HOUSE" "THE YELLOW FACE" ETC., ETC.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
hear with intention
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
MelbanounUS /ˈmelbə/
Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931)
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was rarely indeed that so fashionable an audience assembled in February.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE CRIMSON BLIND" "THE CORNER HOUSE" "THE YELLOW FACE" ETC., ETC.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
tiernounUS /tiːr/
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a gala night at the National Opera House, and the theatre was crammed from floor to roof, for Melba was sustaining a new part, and all London had gathered to listen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boxes were ablaze with diamonds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boxes were ablaze with diamonds.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On the grand tier, however, there was one box which was not filled with gaily garbed women and which attracted attention by the fact that its sole occupants were a girl and two men.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading "THE CRIMSON BLIND" "THE CORNER HOUSE" "THE YELLOW FACE" ETC., ETC.
