Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

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From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

French actress (1844-1923)

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You can see it from here.

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From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

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From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE IMMINENT DRIVE "Oh!" cried Miss Thompkins.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading THE IMMINENT DRIVE "Oh!" cried Miss Thompkins.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

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From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

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From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "You can see it from here.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading It's funny how unreal it seems, isn't it?"

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "You can see it from here.

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From this reading It's funny how unreal it seems, isn't it?"

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From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

close in time; about to occur

From this reading THE IMMINENT DRIVE "Oh!" cried Miss Thompkins.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

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From this reading It's funny how unreal it seems, isn't it?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You can see it from here.

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From this reading It's funny how unreal it seems, isn't it?"

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

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From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE IMMINENT DRIVE "Oh!" cried Miss Thompkins.

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From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading THE IMMINENT DRIVE "Oh!" cried Miss Thompkins.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

having a point

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You can see it from here.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It's funny how unreal it seems, isn't it?"

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE IMMINENT DRIVE "Oh!" cried Miss Thompkins.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

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From this reading THE IMMINENT DRIVE "Oh!" cried Miss Thompkins.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria

From this reading It's funny how unreal it seems, isn't it?"

having a variety of colors

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Names famous wherever pleasure is understood gave to their variegated posters a pleasant air of distinguished familiarity--names of theatres such as "Variétés," "Vaudeville," "Châtelet," "Théâtre Français," "Folies-Bergère," and names of persons such as "Sarah Bernhardt," "Huegenet," "Le Bargy," "Litvinne," "Lavallière."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She pointed at one of the large white-curtained windows of the restaurant, through which was visible a round column covered with advertisements of theatres, music-halls, and concert-halls, printed in many colours and announcing superlative delights.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You can see it from here.