adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
AlwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading Now to meddle with theatrical matters is one of the eternally perennial ambitions of the lesser bourgeoisie.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
arrondissement
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From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
BetweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
bourgeoisienounUS /ˌbʊrʒwɑːˈziː/
the social class between the lower and upper classes
From this reading Now to meddle with theatrical matters is one of the eternally perennial ambitions of the lesser bourgeoisie.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
eternallyadverbUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəli/
for a limitless time
From this reading Now to meddle with theatrical matters is one of the eternally perennial ambitions of the lesser bourgeoisie.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
galvanizeverbUS /ˈɡælvənaɪz/
to stimulate to action
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Now to meddle with theatrical matters is one of the eternally perennial ambitions of the lesser bourgeoisie.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
magnificentlyadverbUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/
extremely well
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now to meddle with theatrical matters is one of the eternally perennial ambitions of the lesser bourgeoisie.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading Now to meddle with theatrical matters is one of the eternally perennial ambitions of the lesser bourgeoisie.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now to meddle with theatrical matters is one of the eternally perennial ambitions of the lesser bourgeoisie.
Odeon
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From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
perennialadjectiveUS /pərˈeniəl/
lasting three seasons or more
From this reading Now to meddle with theatrical matters is one of the eternally perennial ambitions of the lesser bourgeoisie.
Phellion
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From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
RightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
saviours
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From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Now to meddle with theatrical matters is one of the eternally perennial ambitions of the lesser bourgeoisie.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always, therefore, the successive saviours of the Odeon feel themselves magnificently rewarded if they are given ever so small a share in the administration of that enterprise.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Between the first and second parts of this history an immense event had taken place in the life of Phellion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Right or wrong, the quarter in which this dramatic impossibility stands is convinced that its prosperity depends upon it; so that more than once the mayor and other authorities of the arrondissement have, with a courage that honors them, taken part in the most desperate efforts to galvanize the corpse.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading There is no one who has not heard of the misfortunes of the Odeon, that fatal theatre which, for years, ruined all its directors.
