used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
biliousadjectiveUS /ˈbɪliəs/
relating to or containing bile
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
clothing in general
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
CrowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
don't
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From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
FERDINAND'S
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From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
freighted
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From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
laundressnoun
a working woman who takes in washing
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
Mariscale
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From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
attach a tag or label to
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
profundis
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From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
punyadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːni/
inferior in strength or significance
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
Saint-Denis
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From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
supnounUS /sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On passing the Gate of Saint-Denis, seeing a small man of puny frame and bilious skin she called merrily out to him:
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FERDINAND'S FATE Two days later a tumultuous carnival animated Paris.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of these maidens, a Versailles laundress, was a shining mark, by reason of the brilliancy of her complexion and the gleaming of her hair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Crowds jostled each other in the streets and gazed upon the procession of the Bull crowned with flowers and the triumphal car freighted with maidens in gala clothes and singing their applause.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hello, Louis Pierre, old owl, de profundis face, don't you want to sup tonight with some happy people at the Inn Mariscale?"
