used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
beginnersnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
capesnounUS /keɪps/
plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
cloakrooms
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From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
Costanzi
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From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
CrowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
debauches
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From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
fledgelings
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From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
immediately past
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
lirenounUS /ˈlɪrə/
plural of “lira” — the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
and nothing more
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
overcoatsnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊts/
plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
parterrenoun
an ornamental flower garden; beds and paths are arranged to form a pattern
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
sashesnounUS /ˈsæʃɪz/
plural of “sash” — a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
do one's shopping
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
not in physical motion
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Crowds of people streamed continuously into the huge parterre, which never seemed to fill, in spite of the tremendous concourse of people, clad in bright colours that stood out against the sober background.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
walking-sticks
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From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the last public ball on the last Tuesday of the carnival, at the Costanzi Theatre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were indulging in the everlasting circular promenade which is a characteristic feature at a Roman public ball.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
which person or people
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
belonging to which person
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The small people whose only amusement during the whole carnival was one public ball; students who still had ten lire in their pocket; Government clerks who had a taste for mild debauches; shop assistants whose establishments would be closed the following day; fledgelings in law and beginners in medicine--all these and many more from ten o'clock forward filed in through the four red doors, which remained open all night.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading On the ground-floor the attendants in the cloakrooms lost their heads a little with the numbering of overcoats and capes, gathering up of sashes and veils, and putting together of walking-sticks and wraps.
