used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
(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 Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
cockfightnoun
a match in a cockpit between two fighting cocks heeled with metal gaffs
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
every person
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
gluing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
the act of departing
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
a particular point in time
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
express in words
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Listen, to me, Louis," he said, gluing his mouth, as it were, to his friend's ear.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached a sort of dark passage leading to the interior of the house, Valentine stopped.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Owing to their disguise, but, above all, the interest everybody took in the cockfight, the Frenchmen succeeded in leaving the amphitheatre as they had entered it; that is to say, without attracting any attention.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The moment has arrived for you to learn why I brought you hither."
