used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
artistenoun
a public performer (a dancer or singer)
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
BoulevardsnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrdz/
plural of “boulevard” — a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was broad day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
comernounUS /ˈkʌmər/
someone with a promising future
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was broad day.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
Eusebe
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From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
the act of departing
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
habiliments
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was broad day.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
being perceived or observed
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
operaticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈætɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of opera
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
sellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of going to a splendid store he had noticed on the Boulevards, and of purchasing at that establishment an elegant and fashionable suit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
the act of using
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Eusebe had been awake for a long time, impatiently awaiting a convenient hour to visit the operatic _artiste_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was broad day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, upon reflection, he concluded to present himself in the habiliments which he already possessed.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Of what use would that be,” thought the provincial, “since this woman loves nothing, and sells herself to the first comer?
