used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
actor-manager
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From this reading It was arranged by Gromov-Chistopolsky, the actor-manager of the local theatre.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was arranged by Gromov-Chistopolsky, the actor-manager of the local theatre.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was arranged by Gromov-Chistopolsky, the actor-manager of the local theatre.
calicoadjectiveUS /ˈkæləkoʊ/
made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned
From this reading The entrance, which was covered in by a calico canopy, was lighted by lamps.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading The entrance, which was covered in by a calico canopy, was lighted by lamps.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The entrance, which was covered in by a calico canopy, was lighted by lamps.
criticised
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From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance, which was covered in by a calico canopy, was lighted by lamps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
Gromov-Chistopolsky
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From this reading It was arranged by Gromov-Chistopolsky, the actor-manager of the local theatre.
guessworknounUS /ˈɡeswɜːrk/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
not accessible to view
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was arranged by Gromov-Chistopolsky, the actor-manager of the local theatre.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The entrance, which was covered in by a calico canopy, was lighted by lamps.
set afire or burning
From this reading The entrance, which was covered in by a calico canopy, was lighted by lamps.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It was arranged by Gromov-Chistopolsky, the actor-manager of the local theatre.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
coated with paint
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
police-inspector
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From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
make square
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
having a supporting base
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It was arranged by Gromov-Chistopolsky, the actor-manager of the local theatre.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
two-storied
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From this reading The masked ball took place at the Club House in the Market Square--a two-storied building of stone, painted bright red, resembling a barracks.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
unfavourablyadverb
showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was arranged by Gromov-Chistopolsky, the actor-manager of the local theatre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The entrance, which was covered in by a calico canopy, was lighted by lamps.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading The crowd standing in the street criticised the arrivals, for the most part unfavourably, the more so since in the streets the costumes were almost hidden under outside wraps; the crowd judged chiefly by guesswork.
zealouslyadverbUS /ˈziːləsli/
in a zealous manner
From this reading The policemen zealously kept order in the street, while in the hall itself the Commissioner of Police and a police-inspector were present as guests.
