used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
absurditiesnounUS /əbˈsɜːrdətiz/
plural of “absurdity” — a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
(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 Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
aubergenoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
Eusebe
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From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
gas-lamps
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From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
gaslightnounUS /ˈɡæslaɪt/
light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
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 He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
myriads
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From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
the middle of the day
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
the rays of the sun
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had heard that in Paris night was turned into day,--that Paris was more brilliant at midnight than at noon,--and many other absurdities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
at the time that
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Night had come on, which, however, did not disturb Eusebe.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While observing the rapid illumination of myriads of gas-lamps, he had begun to think that his provincial anticipations were about to be realized.
which person or people
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Notwithstanding all the attention he devoted to the multitude of signs, he could nowhere discover the word _auberge_.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But when the poor youth, who had spent two hours in hunting a restaurant, wished to find a shelter, he perceived that gaslight fell far short of sunshine.
