used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
matters of personal concern
From this reading The city engineers were much concerned by this state of affairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
artisannounUS /ˈɑːrtəzən/
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The city engineers were much concerned by this state of affairs.
Cartouchenoun
a cartridge (usually with paper casing)
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
catacombsnounUS /ˈkætəkoʊmz/
plural of “catacomb” — an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city engineers were much concerned by this state of affairs.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The city engineers were much concerned by this state of affairs.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
d'Enfer
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From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
damagesnounUS /ˈdæmədʒəz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
drainverbUS /dreɪn/
flow off gradually
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
drainsnounUS /dreɪnz/
plural of “drain” — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The city engineers were much concerned by this state of affairs.
divisible by two
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
Milford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The city engineers were much concerned by this state of affairs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
one of four equal parts
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
RecognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
make square
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The city engineers were much concerned by this state of affairs.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The track was bent in certain places, and even a house in that situation, a heavy new house of seven stories, was leaning.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The city engineers were much concerned by this state of affairs.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
tunnelsnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/
plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
precisely as stated
From this reading They knew that in this quarter the catacombs projected their innumerable tunnels, their thousands of drains, and that certain buildings were in a very precarious state.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The city engineers were much concerned by this state of affairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _M. Milford Recognizes Cartouche_ |AT midnight an artisan was singing in a square in Paris, at the side of the ancient Quarter d’Enfer, the hymn which several months later became so popular, the “International.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading That artisan was working with several companions repairing the track, which had sustained certain damages, following the construction of a new drain.
