used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Victor dressed and went out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
blousesnounUS /ˈblaʊsəz/
plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
BoulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The streets were crowded.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Victor dressed and went out.
effacingverbUS /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “efface” — remove completely from recognition or memory
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
Haussman
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From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
the act of retaining something
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
hooting
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From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
interspersedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
Mauleon
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From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
menacesnounUS /ˈmenəsɪz/
plural of “menace” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
obliteratingverbUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “obliterate” — mark for deletion, rub off, or erase
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Victor dressed and went out.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were crowded.
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The streets were crowded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Victor dressed and went out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Victor dressed and went out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets were crowded.
in or at the place that
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
the words that are spoken
From this reading One greasy citizen, mounted on a ladder, was effacing the words "Boulevard Haussman," and substituting for Haussman, "Victor Hugo."
WorkmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Workmen were everywhere employed in the childish operation of removing all insignia, and obliterating all names that showed where an Empire had existed.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Suddenly De Mauleon came on a group of blouses, interspersed with women holding babies and ragged boys holding stones, collected round a well- dressed slender man, at whom they were hooting and gesticulating, with menaces of doing something much worse.
