used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
apronsnounUS /ˈeɪprənz/
plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The rival Promenade had already passed away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
behestnounUS /bɪˈhest/
an authoritative command or request
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
cloak-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
the specified day of the month
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
every person
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
INVISIBLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
in motion
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
murmuringly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
of an obscure nature
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
not any; not one
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The rival Promenade had already passed away.
a human being
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
plushadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
portières
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
PromenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
recurring again and again
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The rival Promenade had already passed away.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
not in physical motion
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
very small
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But to-night it was stated that the Promenade would be closed at the end of the week, and everybody concerned knew that the prophecy would come true.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
which person or people
From this reading No official notice was issued, no person who repeated the tale could give a reliable authority for it; nevertheless, for some mysterious reason it convinced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The high invisible powers who ruled the world of pleasure were moving at the behest of powers still higher than themselves; and the cloak-room attendants, in their frivolous tiny aprons, shared murmuringly behind plush portières in the woe of the ladies with large hats.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE INVISIBLE POWERS Several times already the rumour had spread in the Promenade that the Promenade would be closed on a certain date, and the Promenade had not been closed.
