used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
contrastsnounUS /ˈkɑːntræsts/
plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
donnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
let fall to the ground
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
eclipsedverbUS /ɪˈklɪpst/
past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
employés
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From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
divisible by two
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
engage in
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
the force of workers available
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
primanounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
have in common
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
that is looked for
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
Tenorini
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The impression produced by the singer was so great, so general, that the _employés_ deserted their offices, and the students the benches of their classes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
veritynounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
at the time that
From this reading It was thus that, when the poor fisherman presented to his humble and pious friends the sublime spectacle of the death of a believer, his daughter rendered the public of Madrid enthusiastic even to frenzy.
which person or people
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _A prima donna_ without a drop of Italian blood in her veins, eclipsed the grand Tenorini herself.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world is composed of contrasts: nothing is more true than this eternal verity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This enthusiasm manifested itself one evening at the door of the theatre, in a group of young men, who sought to make two strangers, recently landed, share their admiration.
