used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Installed in an orchestra-chair, he looked around at the spectators with profound surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
assassinatedadjectiveUS /əˈsæsəneɪtɪd/
murdered by surprise attack for political reasons
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
Comique
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From this reading _Voici pourquoi._ Faithful to his programme, he had visited the “Opéra Comique.”
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
courageouslyadverbUS /kərˈeɪdʒəsli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
despicableadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
DominonounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊ/
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
increase twofold
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
Eusebe
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From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading _Voici pourquoi._ Faithful to his programme, he had visited the “Opéra Comique.”
Favart
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From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
Français
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From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
Gaieté
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From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
the act of departing
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
Gymnase
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From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Voici pourquoi._ Faithful to his programme, he had visited the “Opéra Comique.”
come to pass
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Voici pourquoi._ Faithful to his programme, he had visited the “Opéra Comique.”
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
InstalledverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Installed in an orchestra-chair, he looked around at the spectators with profound surprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Installed in an orchestra-chair, he looked around at the spectators with profound surprise.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
Opéra
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From this reading _Voici pourquoi._ Faithful to his programme, he had visited the “Opéra Comique.”
orchestra-chair
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From this reading Installed in an orchestra-chair, he looked around at the spectators with profound surprise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
PortenounUS /pɔːrt/
the Ottoman court in Constantinople
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
by chance
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
pourquoi
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From this reading _Voici pourquoi._ Faithful to his programme, he had visited the “Opéra Comique.”
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Installed in an orchestra-chair, he looked around at the spectators with profound surprise.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading _Voici pourquoi._ Faithful to his programme, he had visited the “Opéra Comique.”
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading The evening on which accident conducted him to the Rue Favart, the bills announced “The Black Domino.”
Saint-Martin
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From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Installed in an orchestra-chair, he looked around at the spectators with profound surprise.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Installed in an orchestra-chair, he looked around at the spectators with profound surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Voici pourquoi._ Faithful to his programme, he had visited the “Opéra Comique.”
Voici
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From this reading _Voici pourquoi._ Faithful to his programme, he had visited the “Opéra Comique.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The occupation of Eusebe consisted in going to the theatre every evening, an amusement which he now thought as sublime as he formerly thought it despicable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Installed in an orchestra-chair, he looked around at the spectators with profound surprise.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Our hero was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the word “domino;” but he courageously entered, saying to himself that since he had seen a dozen persons assassinated at the “Gaieté” and at the “Porte Saint-Martin,” and double that number married at the “Gymnase” and at the “Français,” nothing worse could possibly happen to him.
