used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
airedadjectiveUS /erd/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
(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 All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
auditedverbUS /ˈɔːdɪtɪd/
past form of “audit” — examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
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 cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
caissière
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From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
divisible by two
From this reading Everybody goes there—even you, Monsieur.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
every person
From this reading Everybody goes there—even you, Monsieur.
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Everybody goes there—even you, Monsieur.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Everybody goes there—even you, Monsieur.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
policedverbUS /pəˈliːst/
past form of “police” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
in a serious manner
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everybody goes there—even you, Monsieur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Every trait of human nature is to be observed there; the germ of every comedy; the motive of every tragedy....
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
ventilatedadjectiveUS /ˈventəleɪtɪd/
exposed to air
From this reading All languages are spoken there, all questions discussed, all theories aired, all passions ventilated.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "A cabaret," she went on seriously, "is a republic governed by the patron, audited by the _caissière_, policed by waiters.
a Caucasian
From this reading She made an unconsciously graceful gesture toward the white clouds overhead.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Everybody goes there—even you, Monsieur.
