1824
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From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
29th
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From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
boulevardsnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrdz/
plural of “boulevard” — a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
CafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Darkness came on, the lights gleamed, and one of the young men said, sorrowfully:
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Darkness came on, the lights gleamed, and one of the young men said, sorrowfully:
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Darkness came on, the lights gleamed, and one of the young men said, sorrowfully:
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
guysnounUS /ɡaɪz/
plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
immediately past
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Darkness came on, the lights gleamed, and one of the young men said, sorrowfully:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
mantlesnounUS /ˈmæntəlz/
plural of “mantle” — the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
the force of workers available
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Darkness came on, the lights gleamed, and one of the young men said, sorrowfully:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
Palais-Royal
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From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
promenaders
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From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
Rotonde
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From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Darkness came on, the lights gleamed, and one of the young men said, sorrowfully:
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading Darkness came on, the lights gleamed, and one of the young men said, sorrowfully:
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
thoroughbredsnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbredz/
plural of “thoroughbred” — a well-bred person
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The young men answered the jokes and guys of the crowd in a jolly manner, and then took seats in the Cafe de la Rotonde.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
a Caucasian
From this reading They had cigars in their mouths, which at that time was something extraordinary; white satin masks hid their faces, and dark (so-called) Venetian mantles, with many colored bands on their shoulders, covered their forms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN PARIS On the 29th of February, 1824, a great crowd of laughing, noisy people wandered up and down the streets of the French capital, for it was the last Sunday of the carnival; the boulevards in the neighborhood of the Palais-Royal especially being packed with promenaders of both sexes.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading An elegant carriage drawn by two thoroughbreds halted at the edge of the pavement, and three young men got out.
