used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
(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 All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an orchestra, but what an orchestra!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gudel at intervals played the trombone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was an orchestra, but what an orchestra!
circusesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəsəz/
plural of “circus” — a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
deem to be
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
frequenters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
Gudel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gudel at intervals played the trombone.
Gudel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ROBECCAL'S IDEA.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Gudel at intervals played the trombone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
held or filled or in use
From this reading All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading There was an orchestra, but what an orchestra!
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Gudel at intervals played the trombone.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
ROBECCAL'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROBECCAL'S IDEA.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an orchestra, but what an orchestra!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
trombonenounUS /trɑːmˈboʊn/
a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide
From this reading Gudel at intervals played the trombone.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
precisely as stated
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an orchestra, but what an orchestra!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was an orchestra, but what an orchestra!
at the time that
From this reading All the actors when not occupied on the stage assisted in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The frequenters of the theatres and circuses of the present day would consider this establishment of Gudel's very modest, with its single gallery, a little red serge, and its shabby velvet curtain.
