used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Not so Fairholme, accustomed only to the glaring exterior of London tied houses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Somehow, he expected the Cabaret Noir to be a different place.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
Brett
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From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
brewernounUS /ˈbruːər/
someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
CabaretnounUS /ˌkæbərˈeɪ/
a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
densnounUS /denz/
plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Somehow, he expected the Cabaret Noir to be a different place.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Somehow, he expected the Cabaret Noir to be a different place.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
Fairholme
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From this reading Not so Fairholme, accustomed only to the glaring exterior of London tied houses.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Not so Fairholme, accustomed only to the glaring exterior of London tied houses.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow, he expected the Cabaret Noir to be a different place.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not so Fairholme, accustomed only to the glaring exterior of London tied houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Not so Fairholme, accustomed only to the glaring exterior of London tied houses.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
MONTMARTREnounUS /ˌmɑːnˈmærtrə/
the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
not any; not one
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
Noir
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From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so Fairholme, accustomed only to the glaring exterior of London tied houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
and nothing more
From this reading Not so Fairholme, accustomed only to the glaring exterior of London tied houses.
OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
ornateadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈneɪt/
marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Somehow, he expected the Cabaret Noir to be a different place.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so Fairholme, accustomed only to the glaring exterior of London tied houses.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, he expected the Cabaret Noir to be a different place.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MONTMARTRE ROMANCE The exterior of the Cabaret Noir belied its name.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Not so Fairholme, accustomed only to the glaring exterior of London tied houses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somehow, he expected the Cabaret Noir to be a different place.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
having come into contact
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
vilest
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From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
at the time that
From this reading Brett was surprised when the driver of their cab pulled up in front of such an ornate establishment.
wineshop
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From this reading Originally, no doubt, it was one of the vilest dens in a vile locality, but the fairy hand of the brewer had touched the familiar wineshop, and it glistened to-day in much mahogany, more brass, and a dazzling collection of mirrors.
