used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was not a single room deserted.
(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 Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading The grand suite of _salons_ was thronged with masques, in every conceivable costume.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The grand suite of _salons_ was thronged with masques, in every conceivable costume.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading There was not a single room deserted.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The grand suite of _salons_ was thronged with masques, in every conceivable costume.
EveryplaceadverbUS /ˈevripleɪs/
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
extemporized
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From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
Galerie
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From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
Glaces
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From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The grand suite of _salons_ was thronged with masques, in every conceivable costume.
Grande
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From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
hilaritynounUS /hɪˈlerəti/
great merriment
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The grand suite of _salons_ was thronged with masques, in every conceivable costume.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
set afire or burning
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
MAGICIANnounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
masques
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From this reading The grand suite of _salons_ was thronged with masques, in every conceivable costume.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
not any; not one
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a single room deserted.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
PerspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
recurring again and again
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was not a single room deserted.
salonsnounUS /səˈlɑːnz/
plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There was not a single room deserted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading The grand suite of _salons_ was thronged with masques, in every conceivable costume.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a single room deserted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MAGICIAN No more brilliant spectacle than this masked ball could be imagined.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The grand suite of _salons_ was thronged with masques, in every conceivable costume.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Everyplace was animated with music voices, brilliant colors, flashing jewels, the hilarity of extemporized comedy, and all the spirited incidents of a cleverly sustained masquerade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among other _salons_ and galleries, thrown open, was the enormous Perspective of the "Grande Galerie des Glaces," lighted up on that occasion with no less than four thousand wax candles, reflected and repeated by all the mirrors, so that the effect was almost dazzling.
