adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading THE CHALLENGE.
chandeliernounUS /ʃændəˈlɪr/
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
frescoesnounUS /ˈfreskoʊz/
plural of “fresco” — a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
gildings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
parquetnounUS /pɑːrˈkeɪ/
a floor made of parquetry
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
PaseonounUS /pɑːˈseɪoʊ/
a path set aside for walking
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
pendantnounUS /ˈpendənt/
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
Tacon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHALLENGE.
TheatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It is a superb establishment, and when it is filled with the beauty and fashion of the city, it is a brilliant sight indeed.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The gildings are elaborate and beautiful, and the frescoes are done by the first Italian artists; the whole being brilliantly lighted by an immense chandelier in the centre, and lesser ones pendant from the half moon of boxes, and supplied with gas.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Tacon Theatre is one of the largest in the world, and is situated in the Paseo, just outside the city walls.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You enter the parquet and first row of boxes from the level of the street, and above this are four ranges of boxes, besides seats in the parquet for six hundred persons.
