used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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AnchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE CASINOS.
Bal
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inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
for the reason that
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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showing who or what does the action
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calicoadjectiveUS /ˈkæləkoʊ/
made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned
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CASINOSnounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊz/
plural of “casino” — a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE CASINOS.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
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festoons
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a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
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flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
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fête
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From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
GENTnounUS /dʒent/
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE CASINOS.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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GreenwichnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
ten 10s
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
set afire or burning
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE CASINOS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
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pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
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probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
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express in words
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
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confined on all sides
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tastefullyadverbUS /ˈteɪstfəli/
with taste; in a tasteful manner
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a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE GENT AT THE CASINOS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
tricoloured
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trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading You will recall the order that reigned there, so different to the vulgar jostling and dreary riot of the “Crown and Anchor” at Greenwich Fair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
at the time that
From this reading Because if you have, you will recollect the gay “Bal de Paris” that was lighted up so tastefully when it became dark.
a Caucasian
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IT is probable that, at some time or the other, you have been at a fête in Paris.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
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