used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Do you require me any longer?” he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you require me any longer?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading It was to the private entrance that the baron led the way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
Carlo
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From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you require me any longer?” he asked.
DUOnounUS /ˈduːoʊ/
two items of the same kind
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was to the private entrance that the baron led the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you require me any longer?” he asked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the prince paused.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to the private entrance that the baron led the way.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was to the private entrance that the baron led the way.
for more time
From this reading “Do you require me any longer?” he asked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you require me any longer?” he asked.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
and nothing more
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
OPERAnounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Here the prince paused.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Here the prince paused.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was to the private entrance that the baron led the way.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading “Do you require me any longer?” he asked.
Rémond
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From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A DUO AT THE OPERA The opera at Monte Carlo is housed in the end of the Casino building nearest the Hotel de Paris, so that the Countess Rémond and her two companions had only to cross the street.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to the private entrance that the baron led the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was to the private entrance that the baron led the way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Perhaps you would better go in and be seen with us for a moment,” said the baron.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you require me any longer?” he asked.
