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From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
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From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
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From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
balletsnounUS /bæˈleɪz/
plural of “ballet” — a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There is plenty of poetry in both spectacles--the poetry of motion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
Cecile
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From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
every person
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
set up or found
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
JACKY
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From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
immediately past
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
Materfamiliasnoun
a female head of a family or tribe
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading There is plenty of poetry in both spectacles--the poetry of motion.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
a full supply
From this reading There is plenty of poetry in both spectacles--the poetry of motion.
literature in metrical form
From this reading There is plenty of poetry in both spectacles--the poetry of motion.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
on the contrary
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading There is plenty of poetry in both spectacles--the poetry of motion.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Further, as containing an excellent moral, it may be said that this pair of spectacles is suitable to the sight of everyone, from Materfamilias up from the country to Master JACKY home for his Midsummer holidays.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading At this moment (or, rather, every evening at 10:30 and 9) there are two excellent ballets being played there, called respectively _Cecile_ and the _Dream of Wealth_.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
which person or people
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To those who are fond of glitter tempered with good taste, something suitable to their requirements is sure to be found at the Empire.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The first is dramatic in the extreme, and the last, with its precious metals and harmonious setting, is worth its weight in notes--musical notes.
