AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
Bellegarde's
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From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
compatriotsnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “compatriot” — a person from your own country
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
dragsnounUS /dræɡz/
plural of “drag” — the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
FrequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
Giovanni
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From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
NewmannounUS /ˈnuːmən/
United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
orchestra-chair
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From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Frequently he took a large box and invited a party of his compatriots; this was a mode of recreation to which he was much addicted.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He liked making up parties of his friends and conducting them to the theatre, and taking them to drive on high drags or to dine at remote restaurants.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading He liked doing things which involved his paying for people; the vulgar truth is that he enjoyed “treating” them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Newman was fond of music and went often to the opera.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading A couple of evenings after Madame de Bellegarde’s ball he sat listening to “Don Giovanni,” having in honor of this work, which he had never yet seen represented, come to occupy his orchestra-chair before the rising of the curtain.
