used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
actressesnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
plural of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
Cloches
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From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
Corneville
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From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
approval
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
command with authority
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
to come or go into
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
divisible by two
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
opinion or judgment
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
the act of giving
From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
half-past
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From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
Jouay's
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From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
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 At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
MANILAnounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
not any; not one
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
operettanounUS /ˌɑːpərˈetə/
a short amusing opera
From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Mr. Jouay’s French operetta company was giving its initial performance, Les Cloches de Corneville.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
proclaimingverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
queuenounUS /kjuː/
a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
Salvi
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From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
Teatro
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From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
troupenounUS /truːp/
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
TYPESnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
Variedades
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From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MANILA TYPES That night there was a grand function at the Teatro de Variedades.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At half-past seven in the evening there were no more tickets to be had, not even though they had been for Padre Salvi himself in his direct need, and the persons waiting to enter the general admission already formed a long queue.
belonging to which person
From this reading To the eyes of the public was to be exhibited his select troupe, whose fame the newspapers had for days been proclaiming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was reported that among the actresses was a very beautiful voice, with a figure even more beautiful, and if credit could be given to rumor, her amiability surpassed even her voice and figure.
