used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a house was never known!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The enthusiasm was universal, and only twelve persons were killed.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
Fantaisian
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From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Such a house was never known!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The enthusiasm was universal, and only twelve persons were killed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Such a house was never known!
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such a house was never known!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
and nothing more
From this reading The enthusiasm was universal, and only twelve persons were killed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
over-flown
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From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The enthusiasm was universal, and only twelve persons were killed.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
Popanilla
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From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a house was never known!
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The enthusiasm was universal, and only twelve persons were killed.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The enthusiasm was universal, and only twelve persons were killed.
Vraibleusian
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From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a house was never known!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pit was miraculously over-flown before the doors were opened, although the proprietor did not permit a single private entrance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the evening of his presentation day his Excellency the Fantaisian Ambassador and suite honoured the national theatre with their presence.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Private Secretary told Popanilla, with an air of great complacency, that the Vraibleusian theatres were the largest in the world.
