used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
(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 In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
allegoricaladjectiveUS /ˌæləˈɡɔːrəkəl/
used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
Comiques
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From this reading In the first place, he visited the “Délassements Comiques.”
commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
Délassements
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From this reading In the first place, he visited the “Délassements Comiques.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, he visited the “Délassements Comiques.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
set up or found
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, he visited the “Délassements Comiques.”
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
determined
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
a male human offspring
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
tableauxnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the first place, he visited the “Délassements Comiques.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He spent the day in various ways, but in the evening he was invariably found at one of the places of amusement.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The son of the respectable philosopher M. Martin had now been at Paris for two weeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order to become acquainted with the different features of the French stage, he had resolved to visit all the theatres of the French capital, commencing with the most distant.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading On that occasion the attraction consisted of a “Review of the Year,” an allegorical spectacle in fourteen tableaux.
