used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
AlhambranounUS /ælˈhæmbrə/
a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Macheson followed him up the stairs and into the heavily carpeted promenade.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Macheson followed him up the stairs and into the heavily carpeted promenade.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Macheson followed him up the stairs and into the heavily carpeted promenade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We'll go in the promenade.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Macheson followed him up the stairs and into the heavily carpeted promenade.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Macheson followed him up the stairs and into the heavily carpeted promenade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
Holderness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We'll go in the promenade.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Macheson followed him up the stairs and into the heavily carpeted promenade.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
Macheson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Macheson followed him up the stairs and into the heavily carpeted promenade.
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 His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
in motion
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
not any; not one
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
phantasmagorianounUS /fænˌtæzməˈɡɔːriə/
a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream)
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading "We'll go in the promenade.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
be seated
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Macheson followed him up the stairs and into the heavily carpeted promenade.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading THE NIGHT SIDE OF LONDON "No stalls left," Holderness declared, turning away from the box office at the Alhambra.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Macheson followed him up the stairs and into the heavily carpeted promenade.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can find a chair there if we want to sit down."
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll go in the promenade.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
belonging to which person
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His memory of the evening, a memory which clung to him for long afterwards, seemed like a phantasmagoria of thrilling music, a stage packed with marvellously dressed women, whose movements were blended with the music into one voluptuous chorus--a blaze of colour not wholly without its artistic significance, and about him an air heavy with tobacco smoke and perfumes, a throng of moving people, more women--many more women.
